Bisokotuwa

Bisokotuwa is a ruins in , , . Bisokotuwa is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

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. is situated 670 metres northeast of Bisokotuwa.

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. is situated 630 metres northeast of Bisokotuwa.

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. is situated 700 metres northeast of Bisokotuwa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
Poḷonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of in .

Bisokotuwa

Latitude
7.94289° or 7° 56′ 34″ north
Longitude
80.99802° or 80° 59′ 53″ east
Open location code
6MV2WXVX+56
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2288797337
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tomb of King Nissankamalla and Royal Palace.

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