Overview
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second-largest kingdom, has a lot to offer archaeologists, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about the country. The city is now one of the best-planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing as a testament to the first kings of Polonnaruwa’s brilliance and discipline. Polonnaruwa was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, making it a renowned tourist destination in Sri Lanka.
The sacred quadrangle is formed by an outstanding assemblage of ruins, with the vatadage (old structure) in the center, with four gates leading to the location where the Sacred Tooth Relic was previously placed.
Explore the monks’ lodgings and the enormous stupa (hemispheric building containing relics) Rankot Vihara. Dagaba Kiri Vihara is a perfectly preserved dagaba that is lovingly repainted by devotees every year before the Vesak Poya (a festival honoring Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and nirvana) (Vesak Poya is celebrated in May at full moon and is a festival honoring Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and nirvana). Admire the huge 17m (55ft) Buddha statue at Lankatilaka and complete your journey in front of four Buddha statues cut from a single piece of granite at Gal Vihara.
Best Places to see in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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