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The medieval capital city of the island. Polonnaruwa. After the demise of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the capital city from 11th to the 13th century. Here you will see both Buddhist and Hindu Temples located close to one another indicating the harmony that existed between the both Sinhalese and South Indian Tamil kings who lived in this city. Parakramabahu the great, the Sinhala hero-king ruled this Kingdom for 30 years. 
 

His wise rule brought back stability and strength to the country and as conqueror he captured kingdoms from south India and as far as Cambodia. This period another golden era of the country with great achievements in huge man made reservoirs and other architectural wonders. The many sights will include; Vajayanta Prasada - The Royal Palace, the ruins presently retaining three stories, this grand place was 7 stories high with the rest of the complex spread through a large area. Kumara Pokuna the large Royal Bath built of stone in the kings pleasure gardens.

The Council Hall, with its Lion Throne, stone pillars with inscriptions of the position of the members of the council, is a very attractive building. Shiva Devalaya, the shrine of the Hindu god Shiva. Built in the south Indian Sculptor style. Thuparama Vihara, the image house, said to have been built to keep the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, an example of great architecture. Vata-de-ge a beautiful circular relic house with Buddha statues, ornamented flights of steps moonstone and guardstone. Lankathilaka, an image house with a 41 foot high Buddha statue, Tivanka Image House, with carvings of Lions and rows of dwarfs. Rajavesya- bhujanga, the audience hall of the King. Galpota, the stone book 27 feet long with ancient inscriptions, Gal Vihara, Carved over 15 feet deep into a rock 170 feet long are beautifully sculptured Gigantic statues of Lord Buddha. The seated Buddha images of deep meditation, the standing Buddha image and the image of the reclining Buddha depicting the passing away.

 

Hotel Location Type
 Deer Park Hotel  Polonnaruwa  §§§§
 Royal Lotus Hotel  Polonnaruwa  §§§
 Giritale Hotel  Giritale  §§§