Polonnaruwa is the Island's 2nd largest kingdom. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned Archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom's first rulers. Its beauty and serenity was captured in the Duran Duran music video Save a Prayer in 1982. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The Lankathilaka temple and a colossal statue of the Buddha made from stone is located here.
Colombo to Polonnaruwa distance 229.0km
PROVINCE: NORTH CENTRAL
DISTRICT: POLONNARUWA
POPULAR FOR: ANCIENT RUINS
WEATHER: 31 °C
TYPE: CULTURE
POPULATION : 359,000
AREA: 3,293 KM²
