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Polonnaruwa Tourist Sites

Parakrama Samudra

Parakrama Samudra

Great irrigation pond of King Parakramabahu.

Parakrama Samudra
Vijayanta Pasada

King Parakramabahu's Palace

Ruins of King Parakramabahu's 12th century palace.

Vijayanta Pasada, the Parakramabahu's Palace
King Parakramabahu's Council Chamber

King Parakramabahu's Council Chamber

Audience hall of King Parakramabahu with elaborately sculptured walls.

Parakramabahu's Chamber
Shiva Devale Hindu Temple

Shiva Devale

Ruins of a Hindu temple built by South Indian invaders.

Shiva Devale
Thuparama Image House

Thuparama Image House

The best preserved ancient building in Polonnaruwa.

Thuparama Image House
Vatadage

Vatadage Circular Relic House

Built in the 7th century, the Vatadage is the oldest monument in Polonnaruwa.

Vatadage
Lata Mandapa Pavillion

Lata Mandapa

Pavillion of King Nissanka Malla.

Lata Mandapa
Atadage Tooth Relic Shrine

Atadage

The first Tooth Relic Shrine of Polonnaruwa, built in the 11th century by King Vijayabahu.

Atadage
Hatadage Tooth Relic Shrine

Hatadage

The second Tooth Relic Shrine of Polonnaruwa, built in the 12th century by King Nissanka Malla.

Hatadage
Gal Pota Stone Book

Gal Pota

The Stone Book of King Nissanka Malla.

Gal Pota
Satmahal Prasada Seven Storey Edifice

Satmahal Prasada

An unusual stupa in the form of a seven-tiered step pyramid.

Satmahal Prasada
Rankot Vihara

Rankot Vihara

Nissanka Malla's golden pinnacle dagoba.

Rankot Vihara
Gal Vihara

Gal Vihara

The famous rock sculptures of Polonnaruwa.

Gal Vihara




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