Polonnaruwa is a main city of North Central Province and one of the ancient cities in the island. Most of ancient ruins are located in Polonnaruwa and it brings our mind the splendid medieval period of Sri lanka. In addition, the city is the kingdom of King Parakkramabahu and anyone who travels in Polonnaruwa may see the largest water reservoirs and huge water dams built by the great King Parakkramabahu. It highlights the old technology that they used to built them. Awesome destination to all of tourists.
Elevation - 53.36 meters above sea level
Distance from Colombo - 227.6 Km from Colombo.
Travelling Time from Colombo - 4 hr and 50 min
Access by - Train, Bus, Personal Vehicles
Major Tourist attractions in Polonnaruwa- -
- Historical and Architectural Ruins
- Archaic Monasteries
- Royal Palace of Kingdom
- Gal wiharaya
- Somawathiya
- Minneriya National Park
- Angamadilla National Park
- Ancient bhikku Hospital
- Arts and Crafts
- Largest water reservoirs and water dams built by ancient king Parakkramabahu
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