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Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa – located 5 hours (228 km. northeast of Colombo, Polonnaruwa was established as the capital after Anuradhapura had been invaded in the late 10th century. Under King Parakramabu, who ruled in the late 11th century, Polonnaruwa became a magnificent walled city. He built the vast reservoir, Parakrama Samudra (the Sea of Parakrama) still in use today, and ordered the construction of monasteries, temples, palaces, bathing pools and Buddhist statues, all set in a forested park surrounded by moats. Admission: US$30 (tourists), US$15 (locals). Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.