South Asia
Sri Lanka
North Central Province

Polonnaruwa Sanctuary

Polonnaruwa Sanctuary is a reserve in , . Polonnaruwa Sanctuary is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hatadage and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya.

Buddhist temple
is an ancient relic shrine in the city of , . It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Ruins
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a unique structure in the ancient city of in . A màndapa is a pillared structure that is open on all sides and protects the person inside from the sun with a roof.

Ruins
The is a 12th-century step pyramid in the northeast corner of the archaeological complex of in . It is believed to be a because it is in a Buddhist environment.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.

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Poḷonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of in .

Polonnaruwa Sanctuary

Latitude
7.95° or 7° 57′ north
Longitude
81° east
Elevation
70 metres (230 feet)
Open location code
6MV3X222+22
Geo­Names ID
1229898
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Satellite Map

Discover Polonnaruwa Sanctuary from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tunkema and Samudragama.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nika Wewa and Polonnaruwa.

North Central Province: Must-Visit Destinations

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