Travel Guide to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka in 993 AD and is located in the northeastern part of Sri Lanka. At the end of the 10th century AD, Anuradhapura, the then capital and Buddhist center, began to decline, and Polonnaruwa became famous for replacing it. It became deserted in the 14th century and was rebuilt into a modern city at the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the existing monuments were built during the reigns of Parakarama Pahu the Great and Nishan Kamala. In the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, there are not only Brahmanical ruins from the Kauras period, but also the remains of the mythical garden city built by Palakrama I in the 12th century.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa include the statue of Parakarambahu I, the Archaeological Museum, the ruins of the Palace of Parakarambahu, the former palace site of King Nishankar Malla, and the Pagoda of Paramo. Round Buddha Hall, moon-shaped stone, patron saint, Kumarajiva Pond, Ghar Temple, Lanka Tilaka Buddha Hall, stone Buddhist hall, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Photography, ruins, sightseeing, historic sites, ancient cities, palace ruins