Polgolla
Polgolla is a locality in Pathadumbara Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province. Polgolla is situated nearby to the locality Dematagolla, as well as near Gunnepana Pallegammedda.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Nittawela Rugby Stadium.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Buddhist temple
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is situated 4 km south of Polgolla.
Nittawela Rugby Stadium
Sports venue
Nittawela Rugby Stadium is a purpose-built rugby union stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is one of Sri Lanka's most famous rugby venues.
Royal Palace Complex of Kandy
Museum
The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. Royal Palace Complex of Kandy is situated 3½ km south of Polgolla.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kandy and Madawala.
Kandy
Kandy is in the centre of Sri Lanka 125 km away from Colombo and is generally recognised as the island nation's cultural capital. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Madawala
Town
Madawala is a Town in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Madawala is popular for its Madina National School or also known as Madina Central College, is one of the leading Tamil/English medium schools in Sri Lanka, which is situated in this village.
Polgolla
- Type: Locality
- Location: Pathadumbara Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.3273° or 7° 19′ 38″ north
Longitude
80.6484° or 80° 38′ 54″ east
Elevation
481 metres (1,578 feet)
Open location code
6MV28JGX+W9
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