Located about 200km from Colombo, Anuradhapura was the first capital city of Sri Lanka with a history of 2500 years. Anuradhapura that resembles in many ways to other great civilizations in world is the cradle of modern Sri Lankan society. Visiting archaeological sites, irrigation systems and ruins of ancient monasteries is an interesting journey through a rich cultural heritage. History King Pandukabaya who ruled Sri Lanka in the 4th BC laid the foundation for the city of Anuradhapura that flourished under several kings for many centuries. During this period, kings built the city with many facilities such as hospitals, monasteries [...]