What?
Lovamahapaya is a historic and architectural Brazen Palace.
Where?
Located in the historic city of Anuradhapura and approximately 205 kilometers from Colombo.
When?
The best time of the year to visit Lovamahapaya is during the dry season, from January to April; another favorable period is from July to September, offering a tranquil experience with lower humidity levels.
Lovamahapaya is one of eight main places of worship in Anuradhapura. It is located between Ruvanweli Maha Seya Dagoba and Sri Maha Bodhi, 2km from Anuradhapura Railway Station. It was a massive nine-story building. One side was 120 meters long, and there were 1600 pillars altogether. It was built by King Dutugamunu in 150 BC as the monks’ residence for the Mahaviharaya Buddhist University. Because the roof was covered with bronze tiles, it was known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya.
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