The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura

Temple · Anuradhapura

Thuparamaya

The earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, dating to the arrival of Mahinda Thera. A small bell-shaped stupa stands among the stone pillars of a later relic house. One of the eight sacred places of Anuradhapura.

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Best season: February to September. The heaviest rain falls from October to December.
Time to allow: 40 min (at least 25 min)
Best time of day: Morning
Entry: Free entry
What to wear: Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for: Easy going, families

Free to enter; donations are welcome.