Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka: Historical Places, Attractions & More

Province

North Western

Population

64,908

Area

6.73 km2 (6.46 sq mi)

CLOSEST Airport

189 KM

OVERVIEW

Witness ancient ruins that echo the grandiosity and astonishing feats of architectural marvels from a bygone era in Polonnaruwa. A World Heritage City, this historic city has much to offer in the temple ruins, stupas, colossal Buddha statues alone. Make sure to have a day extra to explore the Royal Palace ruins alone!

Travel to Polonnaruwa

Airport
Negombo
Dankotuwa
Marawila
Madampe
Chilaw
Bangadeniya
Madurankuli
Palaviya
Kalpitiya

Sigiriya A fine example of urban planning from the ancient times, the Sigiriya is fabled for its mirror wall, frescoes of dancing nymphs & water garden, all carved out from a single rock. Take the trek up this engineering feat to experience the beauty of a historic city and the breathtaking green vista that rolls below.

Minneriya National Park Catch the earth’s largest animal bask in the sunlight & play in the mud at the water holes in the Minneriya National Park. Be prepared to witness one of the largest known gathering of wild Asian elephants at a single site!

Gal Viharaya Carved from a monolithic granite rock, the Gal Viharaya is a cluster of Buddha statues, noted for the fine craftsmanship of the artisans from the era. Take note of the striations of rock sedimentation running across its smooth contours.

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Polonnaruwa