Saliyapura

Saliyapura is a cultivated area in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Saliyapura is situated nearby to the locality Elapatwewa, as well as near Kopakulama.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Abhayagiri Vihāra.

Abhayagiri Vihāra

Buddhist temple

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was 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. Abhayagiri Vihāra is situated 3 km southwest of Saliyapura.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura

Photo: Saqib, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District.

Saliyapura

Type: Cultivated area
Location: North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

8.3943° or 8° 23′ 40″ north

Longitude

80.412° or 80° 24′ 43″ east

Elevation

74 metres (243 feet)

Open location code

6MW29CV6+PR

GeoNames ID

7438495

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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