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A row of white stupas with ornate golden spires against a clear blue sky

Historic site

Dakkhina Stupa - Anuradhapura

Plan a trip to The Ancient Cities

More must-sees in The Ancient Cities

Hetadage

Historic siteHetadageSee the place

a large room with many statues in it

MuseumFolk MuseumSee the place

Yapahuwa Rock Fortress

LandmarkYapahuwa Rock FortressSee the place

a large room with many statues in it

MuseumMihintale MuseumSee the place

DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.