Among other tourist attractions in Anuradhapura, Royal palace retained its glory and prestige for long ago. It is located about 200 m north from the Thuparama Dagoba .The first Royal dwelling was the residence of Sakka Prince Anuradha constructed in the 5^th C. B.C. and King Pandukabhaya used it as his palace. The other Kings who ruled at Anuradhapura had their palaces at the same site. The Cholas in the 10^th Century destroyed the palace.