Historical Places in Polonnaruwa
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Polonnaruwa served as the capital from 11th to 13th century A.D.– a relatively brief but glorious epoch that flourished Buddhist arts and architecture. Historical places in Polonnaruwa are aplenty and will have guests intrigued.
Polonnaruwa is famous for:
- Statues of Gal Viharaya
- Lanka Thilake temple
- Medirigiriya Watadage
- Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
Distance from hotel: 88km
Travel time: Two hours from hotel
Open: 08:00am to 05:00pm