Parakramabahu I
Parakramabahu I is a memorial in Pothgul Pedesa, Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, North Central Province. Parakramabahu I is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Potgul Viharaya, as well as near the place of worship Deval.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hatadage and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya.
Hatadage
Buddhist temple
Hatadage is an ancient relic shrine in the city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Hatadage is situated 2½ km north of Parakramabahu I.
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
Ruins
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is a unique structure in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. A màndapa is a pillared structure that is open on all sides and protects the person inside from the sun with a roof. Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is situated 2½ km north of Parakramabahu I.
Satmahal Prasada
Ruins
The Satmahal Prasada is a 12th-century step pyramid in the northeast corner of the archaeological complex of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. It is believed to be a stupa because it is in a Buddhist environment. Satmahal Prasada is situated 2½ km north of Parakramabahu I.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa
Parakramabahu I
- Type: Memorial
- Also known as: “Maha Parakramabahu Statue”
- Category: historic site
- Location: Pothgul Pedesa, Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.92631° or 7° 55′ 35″ northLongitude
80.99483° or 80° 59′ 41″ eastOpen location code
6MV2WXGV+GWOpenStreetMap ID
node 567018199OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
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