The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Encircled by a moat, the ancient city’s rock shrines, temples, and irrigation system are not to be missed.

Colosseum at Polonnaruwa

Statues at Polonnaruwa

Statue in Polonnaruwa

Columns in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Ancient city foundation

Temple at Polonnaruwa

Ancient city grounds of Polonnaruwa

Pond at Polonnaruwa

Large statue at Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa grounds

Seated Bhudda at Polonnaruwa

Reclined Bhudda at Polonnaruwa

Lying Bhudda statue at Polonnaruwa

Round top temple at Polonnaruwa

Ancient temple at Polonnaruwa

Statues and stairwell at Polonnaruwa

Carvings in stone

View of Polonnaruwa

Temple at Polonnaruwa

Engraved stone at Polonnaruwa

Stairway at Polonnaruwa

Columns at Polonnaruwa

City of Polonnaruwa ancient foundation

Stone carved elephant

Stone carvings at Polonnaruwa

Read more about the ancient city in our Guide to the Cultural Triangle.