10 Must-See Things in The Ancient City Polonnaruwa - Nerd …
May 5, 2020 · We bicycled around the ancient city Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. A beautiful trip through the ruins, temples and history of the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka!
Polonnaruwa - Wikipedia
Poḷonnaruwa, (Sinhala: පොළොන්නරුව, romanized: Poḷonnaruva; Tamil: பொலன்னறுவை, romanized: Polaṉṉaṟuvai) also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa | Ancient City, World Heritage Site | Britannica
Polonnaruwa, town, north-central Sri Lanka (Ceylon), near the Mahaweli River. It is an ancient capital that was long deserted but has been revived in modern times. Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva) became the residence of Sri Lanka’s kings in 368 ce and …
Polonnaruwa Ancient City | Polonnaruwa UNESCO World …
Polonnaruwa Kingdom or the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries between the 11th to 13th century after the destruction of Anuradhapura Kingdom in 993. It is located in north central province of Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa - History and Facts | History Hit
Jul 28, 2021 · Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.
A Guide To The Sacred City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka | The ...
Jul 1, 2022 · Explore Sri Lanka’s sacred city of Polonnaruwa with our in-depth guide, including how to get there, when to visit, what to see, and a historical overview.
A Complete Guide to Polonnaruwa: Sri Lanka’s Ancient City
Oct 22, 2023 · In the heart of Sri Lanka quietly rests the remains of Polonnaruwa, an ancient city with significant importance. This cultural site was the second capital of Sri Lanka and is therefore the second most ancient city in the country after Anuradhapura.
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka - A 2024 Guide
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, an early capital of Sri Lanka, is an 11th century ruined kingdom, dotted with ancient stupas and mossy statues, slowly being engulfed by the surrounding jungle. This UNESCO designated city was, by far, our favourite site in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Polonnaruwa: Complete guide to Sri Lanka's ancient city + map
Dec 20, 2024 · In 1982 Polonnaruwa was declared a World Heritage Site, and for me, it was one of the highlights of our time in Sri Lanka. So let’s take a closer look at the must-see ruins in Polonnaruwa, how to get around and the best time to visit.
Complete Guide to Visiting Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka
Oct 20, 2023 · Polonnaruwa offers beauty, religion, and cultural significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries. It was a city that flourished between the 10th and 13th centuries AD.