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Hiriyalegama Destination Guide

Touring Hiriyalegama in Sri Lanka

Hiriyalegama in the region of North Central is a city located in Sri Lanka - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital city .

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Time in Hiriyalegama is now 04:38 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Werabendiyawa, Waragodayagama, Tumbullegama, Trincomalee, and Taranewa. Being here already, consider visiting Werabendiyawa . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Hiriyalegama ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Acharigama

Acharigama is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

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Located at 8.22 80.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Populated places in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Thanthirimale

Thanthirimale is an old village in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 40 km north west of the Anuradhapura city. Thanthirimale is known for the ancient Buddhist temple situated in a nearby rock covered area. The temple and the junction appears to be most important centre in the village. This temple has historical value. When the Sri Maha Bodhi was brought from India to Sri Lanka, one night along the way the pot containing the sapling was kept at Thanthirimale.

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Located at 8.35 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Former populated places in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Populated places in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Abhayagiri vihāra

Abhayagiri vihāra is situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation. Historically it was a great monastic centre as well as a royal capital, with magnificent monasteries rising to many stories, roofed with gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay glazed in brilliant colors.

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Located at 8.35 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in Sri Lanka

Mirisawetiya Vihara

The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood.

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Located at 8.35 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in Sri Lanka

Abhayavapi

Abhayavapi or commonly Abhaya Wewa is a lake built by King Pandukabhaya who ruled in Anuradhapura from 437 BC to 367 BC, after constructing the city. This is now popularly known as Basawakkulama tank which is not the original name.

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Located at 8.35 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Agriculture in Sri Lanka, Agronomy, Buildings and structures in North Central Province, Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Irrigation, Reservoirs in Sri Lanka