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You'll go home with a head full of interesting facts after visiting Abhayagiri Museum. Every piece here tells an unique story, so take your time wandering around the exhibits.

Located in Anuradhapura, this museum is worth a look. But you'll find a great deal more to see and do in this area. Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, and Sri Maha Bodhi are within close reach of Abhayagiri Museum.

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Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

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Popular places to visit

Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba
Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi

Samadhi Buddha

You can learn about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Samadhi Buddha. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Samadhi Buddha

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The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
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Avasta Resort

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
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Avasta Resort
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

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The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
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The Ivy Lake
Ramsey Resort

Ramsey Resort

3 out of 5
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Ramsey Resort
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
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Two Bedroom Holiday Rental Unit, New Town Anuradhapura

Two Bedroom Holiday Rental Unit, New Town Anuradhapura

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Two Bedroom Holiday Rental Unit, New Town Anuradhapura
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3 out of 5
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Rajarata Family Resort

Rajarata Family Resort

3 out of 5
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Rajarata Family Resort
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