Anuradhapura, located in the North Central Province, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka and is home to awe-inspiring stupas, royal palaces, ancient monasteries, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree — a direct descendant of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. For spiritual travelers, history buffs, and cultural explorers, Anuradhapura offers a journey into the roots of Buddhism and Sri Lankan identity.