Lovamahapaya , Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
About Lovamahapaya
Lovamahapaya was once a majestic palace with roofs covered with copper-bronze plates, the inner walls studded with precious stones and had a massive 150 feet heighted building with 9 storeys. Hence it is called ‘Brazen palace’. It had 40 rows, each containing 40 stone pillars that equaled to 1600 in all, encircled the building. It was built by king Devanampiyatissa, the first Buddhist king and redesigned by king Dutugemunu. The construction of this once-glittering palace took a period of 6 years. The glory of this building was lost in the later years when it was, not once but many times, targeted by the enemies and destroyed. According to the Chronicle of Sinhalese, Mahavansa, this palace was completely destroyed in fire during the reign of King Saddhatissa. What stands today is a reconstructed building but the pillars around it are the same old ones. The striking 1600 pillars are the highlight of this place which must be seen while your stay in Anuradhapura.
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, North Central Province
0 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple is the centre of tourist attraction in Anuradhapura. Buddhists from all over the world visit this place because it...
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Ruwanwelisaya, North Central Province
1 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
The ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, is the seat of religion, traditions and cultures. Every piece of this land has some historical...
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Thuparama Dagoba, North Central Province
1.6 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Dagoba of Thuparama is one of the many holiest shrines of Anuradhapura. It stores the right collar bone of Lord Buddha which was brought by...
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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
2.1 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Jethawanaramaya Stupa, originally 400 feet, was once counted in the list of the tallest monuments of the world and its scale was matched only by...
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Mirisawetiya Vihara, North Central Province
2.5 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Mirisaveti Stupa, located 1 kilometre to the east of Maha Bodhi, along the banks of Tisawewa, is yet another tourist and religious spot in the...
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Lankarama Stupa, North Central Province
3 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Although little is known of the Lankarama Stupa, it is certain that it was built by King Vattagamini Abhaya around 1st century BC. This dagoba...
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Isurumuniya, North Central Province
3.3 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Isurumuniya Rock Temple is a lovely, eye-catching temple, situated close to the Tisa Wewa. The temple stands on rock boulders and is set in...
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Abhayagiri Dagoba, North Central Province
4.5 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Abhayagiri Vihara monastery that sheltered 5000 monks was once the seat of knowledge. It was a thriving centre of Buddhist philosophies that...
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
14 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Mihintale, famously known as ‘Cradle of Buddhism’, is a mountain peak located close to the religious center of the country, Anuradhapura. It...
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
15.7 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Kaludiya Pokuna forest in Kandalama has rich biodiversity and the ruins of ancient time are also scattered here. The forest is renowned for its...
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Isinbassagala, North Central Province
33 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Isin Bassa Gala or Isinbassagala is an unknown place to the tourists but this off beat place can be as surprising as any other famous tourist...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*54.4 km from Lovamahapaya - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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