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    Vessagiriya Ruins

    6 Reviews
    #32 of 43 things to do in Anuradhapura
    Sights & Landmarks, Ancient Ruins
    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Anuradhapura-a-Kurunegala Road, Anuradhapura 50000, Sri Lanka
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    “Our visit to Vessagiriya Ruins of Anuradhapura used my meditating monks”

    Vessagiriya Ruins is a very nice place to visit during your visit to the ancient city of... read more

    Reviewed March 3, 2019
    mtrjayasinghe
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    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    “Rocks”

    This is a ruins of rocks.Here Buddhist monks lived.A good place to spend about half an hour waking... read more

    Reviewed November 3, 2018
    7SE3
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    Mar 3, 2019
    “Our visit to Vessagiriya Ruins of Anuradhapura used my meditating monks”
    Nov 3, 2018
    “Rocks”
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    Reviewed March 3, 2019
    Our visit to Vessagiriya Ruins of Anuradhapura used my meditating monks

    Vessagiriya Ruins is a very nice place to visit during your visit to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Located about 1 km away from the ancient temple of Isurumuniya which has the world famous "the lovers" carving in rock with so many other attractions, Vessagiriya...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank mtrjayasinghe
    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    Rocks

    This is a ruins of rocks.Here Buddhist monks lived.A good place to spend about half an hour waking about if you are here.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank 7SE3
    Reviewed May 26, 2018
    Not a priority for your visit list

    Vessagiriya Ruins comprise several boulders, niches and caves used centuries ago as a religious site. Located on a low hill, it’s good for a 20-minute walk-around. The general area is very serene and green with rice paddies as neighbours. The edge of Tissa Wewa lake...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank F8714PN_Alex_W
    Reviewed December 21, 2016
    a place for history lovers

    It's worth a morning visit just after breakfast before it's get hot but get some help from a book or a guide to get full award of this places

    Date of experience: December 2016
    1  Thank gerdt_13
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