Potgul Viharaya

Potgul Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in , , . Potgul Viharaya is situated nearby to , as well as near the place of worship .

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 2½ km north of Potgul Viharaya.

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 2½ km north of Potgul Viharaya.

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 2½ km north of Potgul Viharaya.

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 .

Potgul Viharaya

Latitude
7.92447° or 7° 55′ 28″ north
Longitude
80.99461° or 80° 59′ 41″ east
Open location code
6MV2WXFV+QR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 321271874
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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Highlights include Thopawewa Church and Deval.

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