Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back to the 12th century. The ancient city boasts remarkably well-preserved ruins, sacred temples, and stunning stone carvings that tell the tale of a once-thriving kingdom. Walking through this archaeological park is like stepping into a living history book.
Highlights of Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
A group of four magnificent rock-carved Buddha statues, considered masterpieces of Sri Lankan art and sculpture.
Royal Palace
The ruins of King Parakramabahu's grand palace, once seven storeys high with over 1,000 rooms.
Parakrama Samudraya
A massive ancient reservoir — the "Sea of Parakrama" — built to irrigate the surrounding rice paddies.
Lankathilaka Temple
A towering brick shrine housing a headless standing Buddha image, surrounded by beautifully weathered walls.
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