Anuradhapura is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in Sri Lanka — the first capital of the Sinhalese kingdom, founded in the 4th century BCE and ruling for over 1,300 years. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the holiest city for Sri Lankan Buddhists worldwide. The city is home to some of the most magnificent ancient monuments ever constructed, including the towering white Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and the Jetavanaramaya Stupa — once the third-tallest structure in the ancient world. Most sacred of all is the Sri Maha Bodhi — a Ficus religiosa tree grown from a cutting of the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, making it the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world, over 2,300 years old. This immersive 360° virtual tour lets you explore the stupas, ancient ruins, and sacred spaces of Anuradhapura from your browser, completely free.