By Raeesha Ikram
Introduction
If you have a knack for exploring ancient sites, then this list of the best...
Place to visit 1
When you enter the premises of the Royal Palace group, you will see the ruins...
Place to visit 2
Also known as the King's Council Chamber, or 'Raja Sabwa' in Sinhala, is another intriguing...
Place to visit 3
The Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is one of the interesting historical places in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka...
Place to visit 4
Known as the Stupa House, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage is another major architectural site to visit...
Place to visit 5
Sri Lanka was subject to Chola invasions in the latter part of the 9th century...
Place to visit 6
As the largest stupa in Polonnaruwa, Rankoth Vehera gets a fair share of visitors every...
Place to visit 7
If you head towards the south of Kiri Vehara, you will come across Lankathilaka, an...
Place to visit 8
The Thivanka Image House is yet another piece of architecture that King Parakramabahu built. It...
Place to visit 9
Even though what you see today is the bare brick surface of the stupa, Kiri...
Place to visit 10
Gal Vihara is famous for its significant Buddha statues carved out of granite rocks by...
Place to visit 11
Visiting this reservoir is one of the popular things to do in Polonnaruwa. Parakrama Samudra...
Place to visit 12
If you are wondering about what to do in Polonnaruwa, in addition to visiting temples...
Conclusion
In addition to the above suggestions, Pabalu Vehera and Potgul Vihara are some other important...
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