Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the first capital of sri lanka and it's famous as Anourogramom.The city was founded
in the 6th Century BC on the banks of the malvathu oya , according to " Mahawansa" city of
Anuradhapura was named after minister called "Anuradha" who tounded this area as a village
settlement king " Pandukabaya" who made it his capital in the 4th Century BC , and well planced city
. 125 kings have ruled the country From Anuradhapura this is the period call Anuradhapura kindom.
The " Sacreed Bodhi Tree " This is the recided oldest historical tree in the world .During the
region of king Devanampiyathissa ( 250 – 210 ).
The"Ruwan walisaya" is most important place to worship on aanuradhapura king
"Dutugamunu" 2nd Century Bc built this stupa.
Thuparamaya is believed to be the first Buddhist dagoba built in Sri Lanka.
Constructed around the 3rd century BC by King Devanampiya Tissa, Thuparamaya is
a white domed structure in the ancient city of Anuradhapura also known as the
Thuparama Dagoba. This is the first stupa to be built in the country after the
introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna
park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island,
dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).