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POTHGUL VIHARA COMPLEX
Polonnaruwa
Temple to visit
5/5
(1 review)
The complex contains the remains of a circular temple, the Pothgul Vihara, ...Read more
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RANKOTH VEHERA
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
5/5
(1 review)
The Rankoth Vehera (Golden Pinnacle) is a 55 m high stupa: it is one of the ...Read more
2024
GAL VIHARA (UTTARARAMA)
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
4.2/5
(5 reviews)
It is the major set of Polonnaruwa: a group of 4 Buddhas of the XIIth ...Read more
2024
POLONNARUWA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Polonnaruwa
Archaeology
4.3/5
(3 reviews)
A visit to the museum is imperative before you begin to attack the remains. ...Read more
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PALACE COMPLEX OF KING PARAKRAMABAHU
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
4/5
(3 reviews)
The palace of Parakramabahu I (1153-1186) is located within the Citadel ...Read more
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PABALU VIHARA
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
4/5
(1 review)
The Pabalu Vihara is a small shrine that probably dates from the reign of ...Read more
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DALADA MALUVA (SACRED QUADRILATERAL)
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
3.5/5
(2 reviews)
This quatrilateral (quadranglein English) is the ancient heart of the ...Read more
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SHIVA DEVALAYA 2
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
3/5
(1 review)
This Hindu temple has been named Shiva Devala 2 to distinguish it from the ...Read more
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SHIVA DEVALAYA 1
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, in the Pandya architectural style. ...Read more
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NELUM POKUNA (LOTUS POND)
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
It is a beautiful small basin (pokuna) of modest size in the shape of a ...Read more
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NISSANKA MALLA PALACE
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
It is a set of remains left there, somewhat abandoned, and can be visited ...Read more
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THIVANKA IMAGE HOUSE
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
Thivanka means "three-flexed" because of the position of the Buddha in this ...Read more
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DEMALA MAHA SEYA
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
Located on a hilltop, this gigantic stupa (or dagoba) was started by King ...Read more
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ALAHANA PIRIVENA
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
The Alahana Pirivena is a monastic complex founded in the 12th century by ...Read more
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MANIK VEHERA COMPLEX
Polonnaruwa
Archaeological site
Partially hidden by trees and small in area, it is easy to miss this ...Read more
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WASGAMUWA NATIONAL PARK
Polonnaruwa
Natural site to discover
A nature reserve since 1938, Wasgamuwa became a national park in 1984 to ...Read more