The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Polonnaruwa, North Central Province

December 11, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Poḷonnaruwa (Sinhalese: පොළොන්නරුව, Poḷonnaruwa or Puḷattipura, Tamil: பொலன்னறுவை, Polaṉṉaṟuvai or Puḷatti nakaram) is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Restaurants in Polonnaruwa

1. Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/201
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4.5 based on 2,582 reviews

Polonnaruwa

Reviewed By paulsY2649EH - Binfield, United Kingdom

Our guide took us here as part of a cultural triangle tour - medieval capital of Sri lanka - wonderful history going back 1000 years and very well presented - the history is quite superb and whilst it is quite spread (so allow plenty of time) it is well worth a long visit - ignore traders who approach you - as others have said not too busy

2. Sandakada Pahana

Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Sandakada Pahana

Reviewed By Kai_Wah - Malaysia, null

Buddhist religious site with influence of Hinduism culture. The significant sights at this site are the impressive rock carvings which include the famous moonstone of semicircular shape carvings at the foot of first flight of step at the staircase and the guarding gods carvings at the entrance. It is included in the entrance fee of USD25 for the Polonnaruwa Ancient site. Well worth the value as part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

3. Gal Vihara

440/225 Palm Grove State Minuwangoda road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka 94777835266 http://www.srilankandriversguides.com
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4.5 based on 848 reviews

Gal Vihara

Reviewed By phait_lee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A very serene and quiet ancient site which has 4 Buddha statues. Visiting this site brings serenity and peace. A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu I. The central feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock. The images consist of a large seated figure, another smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, a standing figure and a reclining figure. Our guide explained the 4 carved statues represent the 4 stages of Buddha. First statue on the left represents Buddha achieving enlightenment, second statue is in a seated position representing Buddha preaching, third statue is a standing Buddha contemplating suffering and the final one in reclining position represent Buddha in deathbed.

4. Dimbulagala Monastery

Mahiyangane-Dimbulagala-Dalukkane Hwy, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Dimbulagala Monastery

Reviewed By dilashdesilva - Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

It is a historic Buddhist monastery , 16 Km away from Polonnaruwa town , known for it's late head prelate , Most ven . Kithalagama Seelalankara thero who was killed by LTTE terrorists. Easy access with carpeted road . A large cave with many colourful but irregularly constructed statues. Panoramic view from the Akasa chithya at the top of the mountain but you must go there in the morning or at least before 3 Pm to climb the rock ( Not allowed after 5 PM )

5. Somawathiya Chaitya

Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Somawathiya Chaitya

Reviewed By ychampathit - Colombo, Sri Lanka

If you’re a nature lover and a photography enthusiast it is definitely a place to travel as it is filled with elephants, greenery, adventure trip of 1 hour, extreme rural Pagoda where world’s most respected tooth relic is stored.

6. Dalada Maluwa

Old Town, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Dalada Maluwa

7. Hetadage

Hwy A11, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka +94 27 2 222222 http://amazinglanka.com/pollonnaruwa/hetadage/hetadage.php
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Hetadage

8. Rankoth Vehera

Ancient Bhikku Hospital, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
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4.0 based on 118 reviews

Rankoth Vehera

Reviewed By phait_lee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Giant stupa with a gold pinnacle. This is the largest stupa in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and the fourth largest stupa in the country. Our guide told us that the exterior of the stupa was originally white but the British discovered the stupa and found it overgrown. The British restored it and to the current state now. To take a closer look one has to remove shoes and hat.

9. Kumara Pokuna

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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4.0 based on 74 reviews

Kumara Pokuna

Reviewed By GlobeTrotters4001 - Brisbane, Australia

Perhaps not as grand as the twin Royal Ponds in Anuradhapura but still worth a look down a flight of steps from the Kings Chambers. Yes it may be old an dirty, but just marvel at how it must have been in the King's time and the ornate carvings and the manner in which water was collected and channelled to this pond. All part of the great ancient site of Polonnaruwa and glad our guide took us to this site.

10. Thuparama

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Thuparama

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