By Raeesha Ikram
Introduction
This list of the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, covers the area's...
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When you enter the premises of the Royal Palace group, you will see the ruins...
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Also known as the King's Council Chamber, or 'Raja Sabwa' in Sinhala, is another intriguing...
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The Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is one of the interesting historical places in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka...
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Known as the Stupa House, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage is another major architectural site to visit...
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Sri Lanka was subject to Chola invasions in the latter part of the 9th century...
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As the largest stupa in Polonnaruwa, Rankoth Vehera gets a fair share of visitors every...
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If you head towards the south of Kiri Vehara, you will come across Lankathilaka, an...
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The Thivanka Image House is yet another piece of architecture that King Parakramabahu built. It...
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Even though what you see today is the bare brick surface of the stupa, Kiri...
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Gal Vihara is famous for its significant Buddha statues carved out of granite rocks by...
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Visiting this reservoir is one of the popular things to do in Polonnaruwa. Parakrama Samudra...
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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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