Top Things to do in North Central Province
Things to do in North Central Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in North Central Province, Sri Lanka including Vessagiri, Sri Nagala Rajamaha Viharaya, Padanagara I of Ancient Anuradhapura, Gedige Ruins, Burrows pavilion, Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery, Wessagiriya, Polonnaruwa, Sakwala Chakraya (Star Gate), Siva Devale No 2.
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1. Vessagiri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By sandarangae - Colombo, Sri Lanka
If you are a foreigner or a local traveler this is a must visit location in Anuradhapura. The history goes to over 5000 years of proud history of marvel’s of ancient people of Sri Lanka it is believed that this is a herbal garden which was used by King Rawana and later on King Dewanampiyatissa donated this herbal garden to “Mihindu maharahathan wahanse” and this is the place where 500 men was became Buddhist monks and started Buddhism in Sri Lanka. However if you visited this place you can witness how the massive rocks was cut in to pieces and make use of them in an architectural way and it is unbelievable because in that era there were no machines as such and the ancient people in Sri Lanka has used their wisdom and their power to create such an masterpiece of work by using rocks. However What I heard was from a gentleman who was there, for some reason this place is not highlighted to show the proud history of Sri Lanka and they just want this to be just a historical place only. Therefore whoever is interested about the history please visit this location and start discovering the hidden history and the wonders of Srilanka ancient people
2. Sri Nagala Rajamaha Viharaya
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine760116 - Cairns, Australia
This was our first visit to cave temples they a stunning with the wall and ceiling paintings . For a small donation your name will be broadcasted over the temple , the view is beautiful you will be greeted by monkeys
3. Padanagara I of Ancient Anuradhapura
4. Gedige Ruins
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia
Even though in ruin and moss grown this building known as "Gedige" - an image house is a structure worth seeing. Constructed strongly with thousands of bricks, the building has stone doorways and window frames intact. With the remains of the brickwork it can be assumed that the building had a vaulted roof. There is a staircase inside to indicate that there was an upper floor. The building has had an inner chamber with a passage outside of it. An interesting piece of architecture belonged to the ancient Sri Lanka!
5. Burrows pavilion
6. Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia
Amazing place with a history from first century BC! The gigantic, many meters long, almost monolithic boat like container (Stone canoe), to hold cooked rice for serving few thousand monks referred to as “Bath Oruwa”, perfectly smooth granite seating to accommodate hundreds, the sundial through which the time of the day was determined by the shadow created by a rod or pin at its centre in order to partake in mid-day meal by the monks before the time passes noon are some of the fascinating items at this site. The effort that would have gone in to make them with ancient tools and maintain them is unbelievable.
7. Wessagiriya
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By anuruddhaHK - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Wessagiriya is a place which had been used by Buddhist monks for meditation in the times of ancient kings. Best to visit in morning or evening where the rocks are not heated. Nice place to visit with kids.
8. Polonnaruwa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,582 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY2649EH - Binfield, United Kingdom
Our guide took us here as part of a cultural triangle tour - medieval capital of Sri lanka - wonderful history going back 1000 years and very well presented - the history is quite superb and whilst it is quite spread (so allow plenty of time) it is well worth a long visit - ignore traders who approach you - as others have said not too busy
9. Sakwala Chakraya (Star Gate)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Siva Devale No 2
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