Anuradhapura was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, and its monumental stupas were among the tallest buildings in the world at that time. The remains of royal and monastic buildings, scattered over a vast area, dagob and pokunas arouse admiration even among modern tourists. Since visiting such sights on foot was not an option, I decided to rent a car with a driver. Unlike other places, Anuradhapura has more locals than tourists. This is due to the Dagoba Ruwanweli and the Bo Holy Tree to which thousands of Sri Lankans make pilgrimages.