12 Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa Visual Story

By Raeesha Ikram

Introduction

12 Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa Visual Story

This list of the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, covers the area's...

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The Royal Palace

When you enter the premises of the Royal Palace group, you will see the ruins...

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The Audience Hall at the King's Council Chamber

Also known as the King's Council Chamber, or 'Raja Sabwa' in Sinhala, is another intriguing...

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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

The Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is one of the interesting historical places in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka...

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The Stupa House - The Vatadage

Known as the Stupa House, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage is another major architectural site to visit...

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Shiva Devala No 2

Sri Lanka was subject to Chola invasions in the latter part of the 9th century...

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Rankoth Vehera

As the largest stupa in Polonnaruwa, Rankoth Vehera gets a fair share of visitors every...

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Lankathilaka Image House

If you head towards the south of Kiri Vehara, you will come across Lankathilaka, an...

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Thivanka Image House

The Thivanka Image House is yet another piece of architecture that King Parakramabahu built. It...

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Kiri Vehara

Even though what you see today is the bare brick surface of the stupa, Kiri...

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Gal Vihara

Gal Vihara is famous for its significant Buddha statues carved out of granite rocks by...

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Parakrama Samudra

Visiting this reservoir is one of the popular things to do in Polonnaruwa. Parakrama Samudra...

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Wasgamuwa National Park

If you are wondering about what to do in Polonnaruwa, in addition to visiting temples...

Conclusion

Conclusion

In addition to the above suggestions, Pabalu Vehera and Potgul Vihara are some other important...

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