Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred and historically significant cities, serving as the first ancient capital of the island and a centre of Buddhist civilisation for over a thousand years. The city is home to monumental stupas, ancient monasteries, royal palaces, and sacred temples, all reflecting the remarkable engineering, spirituality, and cultural heritage of early Sri Lankan society. Visitors can explore the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree, believed to be the oldest documented tree in the world, and walk among vast archaeological complexes that tell the story of a powerful and sophisticated civilisation.