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Prof Thishan Jayasinghe wrote a review Mar 2019
Sheffield, United Kingdom43 contributions9 helpful votes
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 is a totally different experience. It is a calm place and it is an ideal place for any visitor interested in practicing medication to relieve the stress of modern day life. It is also a very nice place to walk and relax as well. So, can be recommended as a must go place for some kind of visitors who like nature and nature walks and especially for those who wish to meditate.…
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Date of experience: August 2018
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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.
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Date of experience: November 2018
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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 is not more than 300 metres away along a dirt road. Although Vessagiriya is listed among the sights of the “Sacred City”, it is 1.5 to 3 km distant from most of the other sites and you'll have to go out of your way to see it. It is outside the paid area; thus no entry fee required. But then again, no facilities e.g. toilets. General info about places in the “Sacred City/Ancient Ruins” park: The sights are quite spread out such that while walking from one sight to the second may be possible, covering many more on foot is impractical. You’ll need a map and a bicycle or tuktuk hired for the day.…
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Date of experience: May 2018
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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
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Date of experience: December 2016
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