Anuradhapura Collection

SRI LANKA. ANURADHAPURA. Sigiriya. Sigiriya Rock. The stairway above the Lion Gate

Reclining Buddha statue, Isurumuniya Vihara, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ruwanweli Saya Dagoba (Golden Sand Stupa), Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Maidens among clouds. 5th c. SRI LANKA. Sigiriya. Fresco of 500 ladies in the rock wall of the fortress. World Heritage. Hindu art. Fresco

Asia, Sri Lanka, North Central Province, Anuradhapura, Buddhist stupa, Ruwanwelisaya stupa (c)
Asia, Sri Lanka, North Central Province, Anuradhapura, Buddhist stupa, Ruwanwelisaya stupa (c. 140 BC), elephant head decorations on base and bamboo scaffold, 103 metre tall chedi

Abhayagiri Dagoba, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Bathing elephant carved in low relief in a Buddhist shrine
Bathing elephant carved in low relief beside a pool in a Buddhist shrine at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura Old Town, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Southern Asia. The Sleeping Red Buddha

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura (Unesco Site), Guardstone

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura (Unesco Site), Isurumuniya Temple, Reclining Buddha

Guardstone of Kujjatissa Pabbata in Mahavihara Monastery, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Remains of monastic residences, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Guardstone at Ratna Prasada, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Remains of monastic refectory, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Buddha statue at Bodhi Tree Shrine III, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ruins of Kujjatissa Pabbata in Mahavihara Monastery, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Jetavana Dagoba, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Thuparama Dagoba, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Elephant statues at Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba, Anuradhapura, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Dagoba, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Entrance to the Bo-Tree Enclosure (b / w photo)
6009281 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Entrance to the Bo-Tree Enclosure (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Bo-Tree Enclosure)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Moonstone, Guardstones, and Steps (b / w photo)
6009260 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Moonstone, Guardstones, and Steps (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonstone, Guardstones, and Steps)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Moonstone and Steps (b / w photo)
6009253 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Moonstone and Steps (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonstone and Steps)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Monolithic Statue of Buddha (b / w photo)
6009243 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Monolithic Statue of Buddha (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monolithic Statue of Buddha)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Ruins of the Dalada Maligawa (b / w photo)
6009242 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Ruins of the Dalada Maligawa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Dalada Maligawa)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Pokuna (b / w photo)
6009270 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Pokuna (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pokuna)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Carved Stele at Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009266 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Carved Stele at Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Stele at Abhayagiriya Dagaba)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace (b / w photo)
6009259 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Portion of Buddhist Railing Restored (b / w photo)
6009248 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Portion of Buddhist Railing Restored (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portion of Buddhist Railing Restored)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of an Ancient Street (b / w photo)
6009240 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of an Ancient Street (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of an Ancient Street)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Ruanweli Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009274 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Ruanweli Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruanweli Dagaba)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of the Brazen Palace (b / w photo)
6009269 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of the Brazen Palace (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Brazen Palace)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: West End of Southern Altar, Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009258 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: West End of Southern Altar, Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: West End of Southern Altar)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of Pavilion, Third Century (b / w photo)
6009251 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of Pavilion, Third Century (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Pavilion, Third Century)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains in Process of Excavation (b / w photo)
6009257 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains in Process of Excavation (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains in Process of Excavation)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama Dagaba at Anuradhapura (b / w photo)
6009256 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama Dagaba at Anuradhapura (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetawanarama Dagaba at Anuradhapura)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Kuttam-Pokuna (b / w photo)
6009261 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Kuttam-Pokuna (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kuttam-Pokuna)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Galge, or Rock Chamber (b / w photo)
6009252 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Galge, or Rock Chamber (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galge, or Rock Chamber)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Statues of King Dutthagamini and Three Buddhas (b / w photo)
6009272 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Statues of King Dutthagamini and Three Buddhas (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: East End of Southern Altar, Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009268 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: East End of Southern Altar, Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: East End of Southern Altar)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Miniature Dagaba on the Ruanweli Platform (b / w photo)
6009267 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Miniature Dagaba on the Ruanweli Platform (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature Dagaba on the Ruanweli Platform)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009265 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Abhayagiriya Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abhayagiriya Dagaba)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of the Peacock Palace (b / w photo)
6009263 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains of the Peacock Palace (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Peacock Palace)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains Near the Ruanweli Dagaba (b / w photo)
6009262 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Remains Near the Ruanweli Dagaba (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains Near the Ruanweli Dagaba)

The Ruined Cities of Anuradhapura, Thuparama Dagoba (b / w photo)
3652863 The Ruined Cities of Anuradhapura, Thuparama Dagoba (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruined Cities of Anuradhapura, Thuparama Dagoba)

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a fig tree sacred to Buddhism in Sri Lanka (chromolitho)
736006 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a fig tree sacred to Buddhism in Sri Lanka (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi)

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"Discover the Ancient Marvels of Anuradhapura: A Journey through History and Culture in Sri Lanka" Step into the enchanting city of Anuradhapura, located in the heart of Sri Lanka, and be transported back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a treasure trove of historical wonders that will leave you awe-struck. Begin your adventure at Sigiriya Rock, an iconic landmark rising majestically above the lush green landscape. As you climb to its summit, marvel at the ancient frescoes depicting "Maidens among clouds, " dating back to the 5th century. The view from atop is simply breathtaking. Next, visit Isurumuniya Vihara and witness the serenity emanating from its magnificent Reclining Buddha statue. The intricate carvings and peaceful ambiance make it a spiritual haven for locals and tourists alike. Make your way to Ruwanweli Saya Dagoba, also known as Golden Sand Stupa. This sacred site stands tall as a symbol of devotion and offers a glimpse into Anuradhapura's rich religious heritage. Don't miss out on paying homage to Buddha's Bo-Tree – believed to be one of the oldest trees in recorded history – where Lord Buddha himself attained enlightenment. Immerse yourself further by exploring City Baths; imagine ancient rituals taking place amidst these fascinating ruins. And keep an eye out for a bathing elephant carved in low relief within a Buddhist shrine nearby – truly captivating. After an eventful day, find solace at Anuradhapura Hotel nestled amidst this historic cityscape. Experience warm hospitality while relishing traditional Sri Lankan cuisine that tantalizes your taste buds with exotic flavors. Stroll through Anuradhapura Old Town, where time seems frozen amid remnants of ancient structures that whisper tales from centuries past. Let every step remind you that you are walking on hallowed ground steeped in history.