Ruwanwelisaya

Dating from 140 BC, the Ruwanwelisaya, also known as the Great Stupa, stands as a revered temple in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO-listed site in Sri Lanka. Its huge white dome shimmers under the sun, making it an unmistakable sight among the parklands and ruins. This stupa is intensely sacred for Buddhists worldwide, as it contains relics associated with the Lord Buddha. Visitors today can walk around the stupa, taking in its serene surroundings and the profound sense of history and spirituality that permeates the air.