Medirigiriya Vatadage is one of Sri Lanka's oldest and best-preserved circular relic shrines, its Brahmi inscriptions predating every other vatadage and its jungle setting hiding it from the world for centuries.

Why visit Madirigiriya Vatadage

• Well-Preserved Vatadage: Medirigiriya Vatadage is one of the most well-preserved circular relic houses in Sri Lanka. It has a history that goes back to the pre-Christian era.
• Architectural Masterpiece: The Vatadage is built on a rocky outcrop. It has three concentric rings of stone pillars. These pillars once held a roof over the stupa.
• Historic Inscriptions: The site's long history is proven by Brahmi characters on bricks and stone carvings. These characters predate carvings found at other Vatadages.
• Unique Guardian Stones: The entrance features a large, carved stone frame. It also has detailed guard stones and a moonstone.
• Restored After Abandonment: The site was abandoned for centuries after a foreign invasion. It was rediscovered in the late 1800s and later restored.