Anuradhapura was ancient Sri Lanka’s first great capital, dating back over 2,500 years. Towering dagobas, monastic ruins, sacred bodhi trees and carved stone pools speak to a civilisation of sophistication. At its heart stands the Sri Maha Bodhi, grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, one of Buddhism’s most sacred pilgrimage sites and an awe-inspiring cultural landmark.