Ruwanwelisaya
65 Votes Currently Open- Address: Abhayawewa Rd, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Map
- Phone: +94-252222120
- Tags: Religious Site, Family And Kids
The Buddhist stupa of Ruwanwelisaya is an internationally famous sacred institution. In 140 B.C., Sri Lankan emperor Dutugemunu established this stupa after winning a battle against King Ellalan of Chola Dynasty. The very place is known to be one of the tallest religious structures in the earth as it is 103 meters tall and its diameter is 290 meters. Sri Lankan Buddhist Bhikkhus renovated the very stupa in 19th century by fundraising. The relic chamber of the Ruwanwelisaya stupa contains many important Buddhist relics including caskets made of silver and gold. The environment of this stupa is truly relaxing and a lot of people come here not only to worship the Buddha but to meditate as well.
How to Reach Ruwanwelisaya
- Rented car / taxi
- Ruwanwelisaya Address: Abhayawewa Rd, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- Ruwanwelisaya Contact Number: +94-252222120
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3.8/10
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38.01% of people who visit Anuradhapura include Ruwanwelisaya in their plan
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65 Times
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2 PM - 3 PM
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53.66% of people start their Ruwanwelisaya visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
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1 Hr
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People usually take around 1 Hr to see Ruwanwelisaya
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Ruwanwelisaya
People normally club together Jaya Sri Maha Bodhin Wahanse and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi while planning their visit to Ruwanwelisaya.