Polonnaruwa
Country:
Sri-LankaRegion:
Sri-Lanka
UNESCO
Polonnaruwa
Ancient city
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
2 h
Price (adult):
$25.00
Description:
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.
Categories:
Ancient city
Ancient city
Labels:
UNESCO
Topics:
Archeology
Why visit:
Excursion
Interesting:
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Access:
Bike
Car
Car 4x4
Foot
Motorbike
Tuc-Tuc
Roads:
Asphalt
Gravel
Facilities:
Parking
WC
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
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