Religious site
Lovamahapaya
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Lovamahapaya, or the Brazen Palace, was a towering nine-story building built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BCE. Though the wooden superstructure is long gone, the site preserves 1600 granite pillars that once supported the floors. Visitors walk among these columns, imagining the scale of this ancient monastery that housed 1000 monks. It remains a powerful symbol of Anuradhapura's architectural ambition.
Don't miss
- Walk among the 1600 granite columns that outline the original structure
- See the foundation layout revealing the nine-story design
- View the nearby sacred Bodhi tree from this historic site
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Lovamahapaya
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAnuradhapura Heritage Mountain bike / bicycle Tour5★ · 66 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleAnuradhapura: Tuk Tuk Tour at Ancient City with Audio Guide5★ · 10 travelers4–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$55 per personSee dates →More attractions in Anuradhapura