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Mihintale Mahaseya Stupa
This large bubble shaped stupa known as the Mihintale Maha Seya stupa is on the summit of the Mihintale hill. The hilltop location provides a wonderful all round view of the surrounding countryside. The stupa was built by King Mahadathika Mahanaga (07-19 AD). The renovated stupa is 45 feet is in height & 136 feet in diameter. It is believed the stupa enshrins relics (called Urna Roma Dhatu) of Buddha.