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Galvihara, Polonnaruwa - Polonnaruwa

Galvihara, Polonnaruwa

Polonnowara was first the Chola capital and then the Sinhalese capital of Sri Lanka from the 10th century to the 13th century AD.

Polonnaruwa Moonstone - Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Moonstone

The architecture shows strong Buddhist and Hindu influences.

The Cultural Triangle Fund administers the ruins at Polonnaruwa. Entry is included in a Cultural Triangle Fund round trip ticket.

As with many cultural and religious sites in Sri Lanka: no shoes, hats, shorts or uncovered shoulders.

Last visit to Polonnaruwa: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Jan 16, 2004
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