Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Cultural Triangle · Anuradhapura

Isurumuniya Rock Temple

A rock-cut temple beside a lotus pond, famous for its 6th-century 'Lovers' bas-relief.

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Isurumuniya Rock Temple

Carved directly into a granite outcrop next to a lily-covered pond, Isurumuniya is one of Anuradhapura's most picturesque temples. Its museum houses the famous 'Isurumuniya Lovers' — a delicate stone carving considered a masterpiece of ancient Sinhalese art.

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