Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Tours

Polonnaruwa..the Medieval Capital of Sri Lanka, was the second capital of the country after the destruction of the ancient city of Anuradhapura in 993. 216kms from Colombo and 122kms from Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa today showcases great ancient Sri Lankan architecture dating back to 12th Century AD…

see Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the monumental ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Polonnaruwa Art, Architecture and Sculpture can be seen at Gal Viharaya,Thuparamaya Image House and Lankatilaka Image House. Famous places reachable from here are Sigiriya, Medirigiriya, Somawathie, Dimbulagala and Buduruwayaya. In ancient times, the city was named Pulatthinagara, after a famous sage..Pulasti.

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Heritage & Culture

Highlights

Brahmanic Monuments
Gal Viharaya
Thuparamaya
Lankatilaka Image House

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