The stone engravings here outline the history in a language still used so the guides can tell you exactly how it was built etc. Only 40% has been excavated so far and it is already huge. The site was preserved by a build up of...More

Very interesting archaeological site, if you like Chichen Itza in Mexico Site is spread out over quite a large area so bike is a good option.

I would rate this better than Anuradhapurra - also nice - but here the details of the stone carvings are so good! Did I mention cold king coconuts - its probably my favorite thing about Sri Lanka!

Several areas and they are in different states of restauration/repair. Start at the North site, where the 4 Buddhas are. Then leisurely stroll back and spend your dayat Polonnaruwa. There are 2 places on the way back to the entrance where you can buy refreshments....More

Polunnaruwa ruins comprise of a number of different areas and the vatadage is one of the must see spots within the wider world heritage site. The vatadage is very well preserved stupa with four statues of buddha. Around the vatadage, in the Dalada Maluva quadrangle,...More

With visitors as it use to house the Buddhas tooth, (which is now in candy), there was a big group of worshippers in attendance during our visit which just added to the atmosphere. it was a nice place just to walk around, no shoes for...More

Another part of the extensive Polonnaruwa archaeological site that was covered over for many centuries before being discovered I'm told in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The Vatadage is a combo of beautiful decorated carved stonework that has many Buddha statues within. To enter...More