Atamasthana

Sri Maha Bodhiya

Sri Maha Bodhiya is reckoned as the oldest surviving historical tree in the world. It was brought to Sri Lanka by the There Sangamitta, daughter of Emperor Ashoka and was planted in the Mahameghavana park in Anuradhapura in 249BC by king Devanampiyatissa. It is a said to be the southern branch of the java Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.

Ruwanweliseya 

Ruwanweliseya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architetural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was built by king Dutugamunu, 140BC, who become lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola king Elara, was dofeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali Chaitya and Rathnamali Dagaba.

The stupa is one of the world tallest monuments, standing at 300 feet and width circuments, of 950 feet.

Thuparamaya

Thuparamaya is a dagaba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Thera Mahinda, anenvoy sent by king Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddism and also chetiya worahip to Sri Lanka At his request king Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshriened the collabone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dageba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the constuction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dageba is the oldest dagaba in Sri Lanka indeed, probably the oldest visible dageba in the world. It was construction of which was chronicled by Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BC and is said to contain the right collabone of the Buddha. Its "heap-of-puddy-rice" shape was restoned in 1862 in a more conventional bell shape and to a height of 19m.

Lovamahapaya

Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanveliseya and Sri Maha Bodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen palace or Lowaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles. It was originally built by king Dutugemunu more than 2000 years ages it was rebuilt many times, a little less grandiosely. There are remains of 1600 columns all that is left of this huge palace, archaeological evidence said to have had nine storeys and could accommodate around 1000 monaks and attendants. 
The current stand of pillars is all that remains from last rebuild-that of king Parakramabahu around the 12th century.

Jethavanaramaya

The Jethavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jethavana Monastery in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Mahasena (273-301 AD) initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of Mahavihara, his son Meghavanna resume the construction work of the stupa. A part of a sash or belt tied by the relic that is enshrined here.

The archaeologists believe it may have the original height over 100m. But today is about 70m and also this was a similar height to the  Abhayagiri as well. When it was built, it was the thirdtallest monument in the world, the first two being Egyptian pyramids. A British guidebook from the early 20th century calculated that there were enough bricks in the dagoba's brick core to make a 3 m high wall stretching from London to Edinburgh.

Abhayagiriya

Abhayagiriya stupa made by king Valagambahu. Forth son of king Saddathissa. Built in 1st century BC it stands at 74. 98 metres to the tip of the damaged spire. It is the second largest stupa in the island today. According to the 5th centurytraveller chinese monk Fa-Hsien's descriptions, this stupa has been 400 feet in height and has been decorated with gold and silver and studded with all kinds of jewels.

Mirisavetiya

The Mirisaveti stupa is situated in the ancent city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisavetiya stupa after defeating king Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre after the  bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was palaced, and it is said that is could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood. It is also said that he rememberd that he partook a chilly curry without offering it to the sangha. In order to punish himself he built the Mirisavetiya Dagaba. The extent of this land is about 50 acres (20ha). Although the king Kasyapa 1 and Kasyapa 5 renovated this, from time to time it was dilapidated. What stand today is the renovation done by the cultural Triangle Fund.

Samadi Pilimaya

The road north gose 15km trough the site of the 11th century palace of Vijabahu 1 to the superb statue of the serene Buddha with an expression depicting 'extinction of feeling and compassion'; some think the expression change as the sun's light moves across it. Roofed to protect it from the weather, it probably dates from the 3rd century AD. It is one of the more active religious sites it is adorned with lotus buds and payar flags. Mahamevuna Uyana. Anuradhapura, "Samadhi Budu Pilimaya". This limestone image of lord Buddha is dating from the 3rd century. Seated under a Bo terr depicts the Lord Buddha in the serene state of samadhi, or deep meditation. It's not seret why the Great Indian statesman Jawaharlarlal Nehru found solace and strength in a photograph of this statue when he was imprisoned by the British in 1940s.

The kindness of lord Buddha flows through the half closed eyes, watch as long as you like.