Vessagiriya Ruins
Vessagiriya Ruins
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Anshuwa
Colombo, Sri Lanka83 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
My wife and I visited this place without knowing much about this place, although we both have visited Anuradhapura several times.
By the first look we didn't understand the importance or at least the size of the place. Luckily we met a guide who gave us a very good explanation of this place. According to him, this place dates back even before era of King "Devnam Piyatissa" who supported and sponsored the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
You can see man made caves which leave you confused how they were moved and how they were placed in the way they are now. And this is the only place I saw the unfinished stone work which always made me confused how the workmen in those days have produced buildings and statues with smooth surfaces.
However the highlight of the place for me was the frescoes which looked identical to Sigiriya. You can also find a kings chamber too.
If you are really interested of the place, I strongly suggest you to talk to a guide because this place is rarely mentioned with Sri Lankan history. The guide we met is Lal Mettasinghe (+94 703663123).
By the first look we didn't understand the importance or at least the size of the place. Luckily we met a guide who gave us a very good explanation of this place. According to him, this place dates back even before era of King "Devnam Piyatissa" who supported and sponsored the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
You can see man made caves which leave you confused how they were moved and how they were placed in the way they are now. And this is the only place I saw the unfinished stone work which always made me confused how the workmen in those days have produced buildings and statues with smooth surfaces.
However the highlight of the place for me was the frescoes which looked identical to Sigiriya. You can also find a kings chamber too.
If you are really interested of the place, I strongly suggest you to talk to a guide because this place is rarely mentioned with Sri Lankan history. The guide we met is Lal Mettasinghe (+94 703663123).
Written 20 July 2019
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Roshan Nilupul
Colombo, Sri Lanka100 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
This is a historical place where 500 monks lived during Anuradhapura kingdom. can see many caves with'katarama'. Some of them created with basic facilities to sleep and covered for safety.
Written 8 September 2017
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tednakhle
Brighton and Hove, UK63 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
you need an explanation to appreciate the significance of this site which is interesting both geologically and historically
Written 14 March 2018
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SunSriLankaHolidays
Kandy, Sri Lanka54 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This place is a perfect place for couple if you wanna hangout without disturbances of people. But it is advised to go inside caves if you could bear up the urine smell of bats. Climb the rock and you'll get a splendid view on the top.
Written 24 May 2017
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Sparkmel
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Good to go with a guide otherwise would be hard to tell what you are looking at. Amazing ancient ruins from over 2000 years ago. A must see when in this city.
Written 21 January 2017
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Helia_linne
Bratislava, Slovakia457 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
We were here through the local lecture/mass and felt a buddhist energy of ancient monks lives. They lived in poverty without any money around and under these rocks where they prayed for their religion.
Written 27 December 2016
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Thisanthi K
Colombo, Sri Lanka262 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Walk around the ruins here and you can see the stones where the Arahath monks used to meditate and sleep. There are some letters carved on the stones. There are giant circle shaped stones arranged nicely and wonder how these giant stones were arranged such nice way. Can take nice photos. Sometimes there are wasps and better not scream. Heard they could prick if they feel uncomfortable with scream.
Written 25 August 2016
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Athula Rubesinghe
Colombo, Sri Lanka185 contributions
Jul 2016
We were looking around Anuradhapura when a guide let us to these ruins. This is a historic meditation centre carved into the rock with rock seats and rock beds. it a cool and a calm place, just ideal to just sit around and observe the view.
Written 16 August 2016
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Jackie
London, UK215 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We went here with a guide who gave us excellent historical information. Fascinating to understand how old this site is, very calm and peaceful
Written 13 March 2019
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Phil R
Hamilton, New Zealand159 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Enjoyed seeing the buildings intergrated with the rocks. Calmbering around the rocks with the kids was fun.
Written 20 January 2019
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