Ranmasu Uyana or Gold Fish Park (Anuradhapura)

Sri Lanka / Anuradhapuraya / Anuradhapura
 park, garden

Ranmasu Uyana or Gold Fish Park is located below the bund (dam) of the 'Tisawewa' tank on the eastern side. It is considered to be the royal park / pleasure gardens. Three octagonal buildings (made from rock / granite) with ponds are found. Water to these buildings and ponds had been supplied from the 'wewa' (tank). It is interesting to note that in an inscription it is stated that, somewhere in this park, had been a pond with 'Goldfish'.
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Coordinates:   8°20'16"N   80°23'23"E
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