Things to do in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa District has 7 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Gal Vihara, Lankatilaka Image House, Medirigiriya Vatadage. Here's what to see and do in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.
Gal Vihara
UNESCOFour colossal Buddha images carved from a single granite wall, among the greatest masterpieces of ancient Sri Lankan sculpture.
Lankatilaka Image House
UNESCOA towering brick image house whose roofless walls soar around a great headless standing Buddha, one of Polonnaruwa's most dramatic ruins.
Medirigiriya Vatadage
A serene circular relic house crowning a low rock hill about 30 km north of Polonnaruwa, ringed by concentric rows of stone pillars.
Minneriya National Park
A dry-zone national park around an ancient reservoir, famous for 'The Gathering', when hundreds of wild elephants converge on the drying lakebed.
Polonnaruwa Vatadage (The Quadrangle)
UNESCOAn exquisite circular relic house at the heart of the Sacred Quadrangle, regarded as the finest surviving example of vatadage architecture in Sri Lanka.
Rankoth Vehera
UNESCOThe largest stupa in Polonnaruwa, a great bell-shaped brick dome modelled on the ancient dagobas of Anuradhapura.
Statue of King Parakramabahu and Potgul Vihara
UNESCOA dignified rock-cut relief of a robed figure beside the Parakrama Samudra, popularly believed to portray the great king who built the reservoir.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Polonnaruwa?
- Popular attractions in Polonnaruwa include Gal Vihara, Lankatilaka Image House, Medirigiriya Vatadage.
- How many attractions are there in Polonnaruwa?
- We currently list 7 attractions in Polonnaruwa District.