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Description
The ruins of Abhayagiriya, swamped in jungle for 700 years before they were discovered by British archaeologists in the 19C, are the scene of richly sculpted treasures of great rarity. They bear witness to the cultural dimensions of this former monastery whose reputation extended as far as India and China in its heyday. A Samadhi statue of Buddha (4C) is worshipped here and the dagoba, encircled by a perfect gridwork of lanes, is truly impressive.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide1.74 km - Anuradhapura
- The Green Guide2.34 km - Anuradhapura
- The Green Guide2.38 km - Anuradhapura
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Where to sleepnearby
- From US$9Punkalasa tourist lodge703 m - No 111, twin ponds Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura
- From US$30Twin Blocks Nature Resort1.13 km - Hill Road, Perimiyankulama, Anuradhapura
- From US$7Coco Garden Holiday Homes1.77 km - No 122 Abhayagiriya Road, Anuradhapura
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