The First Capital of Sri Lanka established in the 4th Century BC that remained the Royal Capital for over 10 centuries. Several magnificent Dagoba’s, Buildings, monasteries, Ponds, Irrigation Tanks spanning 1,500 years bear testimony to a glorious & technically advanced civilization. Ruwanvali, Jethavana & Abayagiri are the Huge Dagobas that stand majestically for over 15 years. Remains of this ancient civilization reflecting the character, imagination, culture, philosophy and faith of its people are seen in the form of the ruins in the city.