Mahiyangana The first place visited by Buddha

Nagadipa Buddha's second visit

Raja Maha Vihara Kelaniya The Buddha's first stop on his third visit. City of King Maniakk

Divaguha Home of the naga king, King Maniakkhika. Buddha's third visit to Sri Lanka.

Thuparama The first stupa built after the arrival of Ven. Maha Mahinda

Sila Cetiya Stupa built by King Lajitissa (59-50 BC).

Tissamahavihara Built by King Kavannatissa. Believed to have been the largest structure of its kind at that time.

Mirisavati Dagaba The first stupa built by King Dutthagamani.

Abhayagri During the Anuradhapura era there was an internationally recognized educational institute and a monastery built here for monks

Kirivihara Kalharagumi (Kataragama) The Buddha meditated here on his third visit. Built by King Parakkramabahu at the request of his queen Subhadra.

Sripada Called "The Sacred Footprint" by Buddhists. One of the places visited by the Buddha during the third visit.

Dighavapi Dagoba The Buddha meditated here after having left his footprint on Sripada.