Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Cultural Triangle · Anuradhapura

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa

A gleaming white 103 m dagoba built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BC.

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Ruwanwelisaya Stupa

One of the world's tallest ancient monuments, Ruwanwelisaya's perfect white dome is ringed by hundreds of stone elephants. Dawn and dusk, when saffron-robed monks and white-clad pilgrims gather to chant, are the most atmospheric visits.

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