Rustic Hotel in Anuradhapura: 11 perches, and close to the Sacred City!

This hotel is located in Anuradhapura, sacred city in the central north of Sri Lanka.

Anuradhapura, well known for its ruins depicting early Sri Lankan civilization. It is very famous among Buddhists pilgrims. Anuradhapura was earlier the capital of the Island (in ancient times) and most of the Kings who ruled Sri Lanka resided in this vast city. The city is now named as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

This hotel shows clear deeds and is approved by the tourism board of the country. It comes with 7 rooms, 6 of which have attached bathrooms and respectively 6 balconies.  4 rooms have A/C and 6 with hot water. 

Built in 2019 by the Nuwara Weva, the 11-perch hotel gathers a restaurant, a kitchen, fully furnished rooms with separate heating system. 

It also comes with a swimming pool, if you wish to go for a dive. 

Distances: 

• Town 1km
• Sacred City 2km
• Mihintale 8km

More info on Anuradhapura relics?

Ruins are the only remains of what Anuradhapura used to be. Ruins generally have three classes of buildings:  Dagobas ( bell-shaped masses of masonry), Monastic Buildings and Pokunas ( bathing tanks/ tanks that supply water for drinking)

The Eight Great Places For Veneration:

1. Sri Maha Bodhi – It is the sacred Bodhi Tree (Fig Tree) which is believed to be a direct descendant from the original Bo tree under which The Lord Buddha reached his enlightenment. 

2. Ruwanwelisaya – It is the stupa built by King Dutugamunu. The stupa is considered as one of the world’s tallest monuments. 

3. Thuparamaya – It is another dagaba in Anuradhapura. Following the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka it was the first dagaba to be built in Sri Lanka which also enshrines the collarbone of the Buddha. 

4. Lovamahapaya – Also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya. This building was also built by King Dutugamunu. 

5. Jetavanaramaya – The Jetavanaramaya is yet another stupa which was initiated by King Mahasena. A part of a sash or belt which was used by the Buddha himself is believed to be enshrined here. 

6. Abhayagiri Dagaba – This ruin is considered one of the most extensive ruins in the world and has a roof made of gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay. The Abhayagiri Dagaba attracted scholars in the ancient times from all over the world. 

7. Mirisaveti Stupa– Another masterpiece built by King Dutugamunu. 

8. Lankarama – This stupa was built by King Valagamba.

Other Famous Structures in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka: Isurumuniya,Vessagiri, Toluwila Statue, Magul Uyana, Kuttam Pokuna , Samadhi Statue, Rathna Prasadaya, Kiribath Vehera, Naka Viharaya, Sela Cetiya, Dakkhina Stupa, Queen’s Palace, Ritigala.

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