Anuradhapura Folk Museum Tours

Museums aren't all dusty relics and boring exhibits. Stop by Anuradhapura Folk Museum and be educated and entertained. Each piece has a story waiting for you to uncover.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when spending time in Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura Folk Museum is a good place to begin here, but there are loads of other worthy spots to consider. Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, and Sri Maha Bodhi are near the museum and and will cap off your day nicely.

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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

5/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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
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

5/5(1 review)

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

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Anuradhapura Folk Museum

The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama Anuradhapura NC
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Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
93/D Arippu Rd, Anuradhapura, NC
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The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
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Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel
Kutumbaya

Kutumbaya

3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha Anuradhapura
Kutumbaya
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3 out of 5
139, Jethawanarama Road Anuradhapura
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Hotel Miami

Hotel Miami

3 out of 5
No 9, 60 Housing Scheme Anuradhapura North Central
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Ramsey Resort

Ramsey Resort

3 out of 5
No. 116/1, Abayagiri Road, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
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City Center Lodge

City Center Lodge

3 out of 5
28, Wan Ela Place, New Town Anuradhapura North Central Province
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