Smithsonian Primate Research Center

Smithsonian Primate Research Center is a hostel in Pothgul Pedesa, Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, North Central Province which is located on Potgul Mawatha, Polonnaruwa. Smithsonian Primate Research Center is situated nearby to Royal Primary College, as well as near the playground Irrigation Dept. Ground.

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 3½ km north of Smithsonian Primate Research Center.

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 3½ km north of Smithsonian Primate Research Center.

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 3½ km north of Smithsonian Primate Research Center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Poḷonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka.

Smithsonian Primate Research Center

Type: Hostel
Address: Potgul Mawatha, Polonnaruwa
Categories: tourism, accommodation, and building
Location: Pothgul Pedesa, Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

7.91761° or 7° 55′ 3″ north

Longitude

80.99565° or 80° 59′ 44″ east

Open location code

6MV2WX9W+27

OpenStreetMap ID

node 5911259694

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=hostel

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