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RANKOTH VEHERA

Archaeological site
5/5
1 review
The Rankoth Vehera (Golden Pinnacle) is a 55 m high stupa: it is one of the ... Read more
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GAL VIHARA (UTTARARAMA)

Archaeological site
4.2/5
5 reviews
It is the major set of Polonnaruwa: a group of 4 Buddhas of the XIIth ... Read more
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PALACE COMPLEX OF KING PARAKRAMABAHU

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Archaeological site
Thivanka means "three-flexed" because of the position of the Buddha in this ... Read more
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DEMALA MAHA SEYA

Archaeological site
Located on a hilltop, this gigantic stupa (or dagoba) was started by King ... Read more
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ALAHANA PIRIVENA

Archaeological site
The Alahana Pirivena is a monastic complex founded in the 12th century by ... Read more
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MANIK VEHERA COMPLEX

Archaeological site
Partially hidden by trees and small in area, it is easy to miss this ... Read more