Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace) Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It was once a magnificent monastery built by King Dutthagamani in the 2nd century BC. The name 'Brazen Palace' is believed to be derived from the bronze roof tiles that adorned the original structure. This edifice was a significant religious and cultural focal point in the Anuradhapura Kingdom, serving as a residential complex for Buddhist monks. The structure reportedly stood nine stories high, housing 1,000 rooms, indicating the grandeur of ancient Sinhalese architecture. Only the 1,600 stone pillars that once supported the structure remain today, standing in impressive rows, which gives visitors a glimpse into the scale of what was once there. It is situated near the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree and the Ruwanwelisaya stupa, forming a part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is not just a testament to the architectural prowess of ancient civilizations but also a symbol of the deep-rooted Buddhist traditions in Sri Lanka.

Top 5 Reviews on Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)

petermY2777LY

Wrote on 13th Aug, 2023

Lovamahapaya Brazen Palace

This Brazen Palace also known as Bronze Palace Anuradhapura was built 161-137BC by King Dutugemunu It had over a 1000 rooms and was nine stories high. The only remains today are 1600 granite column..

termar

Wrote on 22nd Jan, 2020

AN ODD HISTORICAL STRUCTURE

There is little so see today of the Brazen Palace. Made of wood, it burnt down several times over the centuries. It may have been a monastic, rather than royal, residence. There are more than a few do..

7SE3

Wrote on 3rd Nov, 2018

Pillars

This is the remaining ruins of an old strutre nothing much left except for the stone pillars. You can take a photo passing .

F8714PN_Alex_W

Wrote on 27th May, 2018

If gazing at stone stubs is your thing

Nothing much to see here, please move on. Just a cluster of stone pillars each not more than 3 metres tall, without even ornamentation. You will see a roofed building, but it's a recent replica of (wh..

kumimonster

Wrote on 22nd Sep, 2017

Right on the road...

That's why I'm giving this 3 stars. Convenience. (And it's got a cool background story as well). As others have mentioned it's not something you should go out of your way in seeing specifically, - u..

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