Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just under 220km from Colombo

Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms after Anuradhapura. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
The most famous site of Polonnaruwa is the Gal Viharaya which consists of granite statues of the Lord Buddha.
Close to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa there is now a small town with several tourist hotels, some souvinir shops and convenience stores.


 
Places to visit in and around the village of Polonnaruwa:
The Archeological ruins
Atadage House of the Eight Relics
Alahana Pirivena or University
Bodhisattva, Bodhisativa or Bodhisativa Polonnaruwa
Council Chamber / Audience Hall
Demala Mahaseya an unfinished stupa in Polonnaruwa
Gal Potha or Stone Book
Gal Viharaya - Recumbent Buddha
Hatadage Shrine of Sixty Relics
Kiri Vehera or Milk-white Shrine
Kumara Pokuna - Royal Bath-house
Lankathilake
Latha Mandapaya or Lotus Sanctuary
Monks' Hospital
Moonstones
Nelum Pokuna, seven 'Lotus Bath' ponds
Pabulu Vehera or Coral Shrine
Parakrama Samudra Reservoir
Potgul Vihara or Monastery
Rankot Vehera, The Golden Pinnacle Dagaba
Royal Citadel
Satmahal Prasada the tower in seven tiers
Siva Devale Shrine - Shiva Shrine
Thuparamaya Image Houses
Tivanka Pilimage Image House
Vatadage Temple, where the relic of the tooth of the Buddha was kept
Vatadage Round House
Vejayanta Pasada or Royal Palace




Polonnaruwa guest houses and hotels:
Polonnaruwa Royal Lotus Hotel
Polonnaruwa Rest House

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JeGraNet.com statement - 15 October 2008 - Quote from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office website: "There is a high threat from terrorism in Sri Lanka. Fatal attacks have become more frequent. They have occurred in Colombo and throughout Sri Lanka, including places frequented by expatriate and foreign travellers. Further attacks may occur at any time. There is an increasing risk of British nationals being caught up in an attack". As independent travellers we left Colombo after just 9 days into our planned 6 month stay as a result of a feeling of insecurity, however we are sure that 'package tour' travellers to tourist resorts will probably enjoy a worry free holiday.