Anuradhapura is one of
the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and is world
famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great
Sri Lankan Civilization - one of the greatest
civilizations of Asia and the world. The city is
a UNESCO heritage site and is one of the world's
major archaeological sites.
The second most ancient
of Sri Lanka's kingdoms the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
is one of the best planned archeological relic
sites in the country and is a World Heritage site
under UNESCO.
The Sigiriya rock is the
plug of an extinct volcano and stands high above
the surrounding plain. On its top are the ruins of an
ancient palace complex - one of the seven World
Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and one of the most
popular tourist destinations - considered by some
to be the eighth wonder of the world.
