Gal Vihara
45 minutesA rock shrine with four Buddha figures carved from a single granite face in the 12th century, the best-known monument in Polonnaruwa.
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Cultural Triangle · City
Polonnaruwa
A medieval capital with well-planned ruins, rock carvings and ancient bathing pools.
Where we stay: Hotel Sudu Araliya, The Lake Polonnaruwa, The Village Hotel
Heritage & History
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Half to full dayA UNESCO World Heritage Site and a medieval capital, regarded as one of the best-planned archaeological sites in the country.
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