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All questionsAnuradhapura or Polonnaruwa, which is better to visit?
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If you only have one day, Polonnaruwa is generally easier to explore and more visually impressive for a quick visit. The ruins are much more compact and remarkably well preserved. Anuradhapura is older and highly spiritual with massive stupas, but it is spread out over a much larger area.
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