Exit

Polonnaruwa


Most visitors exit the archaeological site here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Polonnaruwa attractions

1. Vishnu Devale No 4

0.25 MILES

This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.

2. Shiva Devale No 5

0.28 MILES

This minor Hindu site is outside the main archaeological area and can easily be skipped.

3. Kiri Vihara

0.37 MILES

Construction of the dagoba Kiri Vihara is credited to Subhadra, King Parakramabahu I’s queen. Originally known as the Rupavati Chetiya, the present name…

4. Gal Vihara

0.43 MILES

Part of Parakramabahu I’s northern monastery, Gal Vihara is a group of beautiful Buddha images that probably marks the high point of Sinhalese rock…

5. Lankatilaka

0.43 MILES

One of the most evocative structures in Polonnaruwa, the Lankatilaka temple was built by Parakramabahu I and later restored by Vijayabahu IV. This massive…

6. Buddha Seema Prasada

0.49 MILES

Set on a natural ridge, this was the monastery’s convocation hall, where monks met fortnightly. This building features a fine mandapaya (raised platform…

7. Damila Thupa

0.56 MILES

King Parakramabahu I planned this 12th-century stupa to be the world's largest Buddhist monument, but even with the enforced assistance of Tamil prisoners…

8. Rankot Vihara

0.57 MILES

The 54m Rankot Vihara dagoba, the largest in Polonnaruwa and the fourth largest on the island, has been ascribed to the reign of King Nissanka Malla. Like…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "sri-lanka/the-ancient-cities/polonnaruwa/attractions/exit/a/poi-sig/1430194/357457",
      "destination": "Polonnaruwa",
      "continent": "Asia",
      "country": "Sri-Lanka",
      "city": "Polonnaruwa",
      "position": "superzone"
    }