
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura / Sri Lanka: The ruins of Anuradhapura are a UNESCO World Heritage Site Anuradhapura is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Sri Lanka. The city is located in the province of North Central, around 90 meters above sea level and has around 60,000 inhabitants. Anuradhapura today consists of two parts, a new center, which was only built in the 20th century, and the district of the old ruins. The most spectacular sight is the field of ruins, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. Anuradhapura was once the first capital of Sri Lanka and was a residential city for over 1300 years. The royal palace and the monastery complex were centers of religious and literary culture. Among other things, the first Buddhist cult…