Sri Lanka Ancient City--Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, located in the northeastern part of Sri Lanka, was the ancient capital of the second dynasty of Sri Lanka, šSouthern Ancient Ruins Group Standing Statue This stone statue is very robust and is reading the Buddhist scriptures held in its hands. The statue, built in the 12th century, was printed on the old 10-rupee note of Sri Lanka. āBuddha's Shrine The outer layer is a thick wall, hollow inside, resembling a stupa, but it is actually a circular Buddhist shrine. šAlahana Buddhist Monastery Ancient Ruins Group Rankot Vihara Built in the 12th century, the stupa is about 56 meters high and has a circumference of 168 meters. It is the largest stupa in the city and the fourth largest stupa in Sri Lanka. āLankatilaka Temple One of the most magnificent temples in Asia at the time, it contains 12 large halls. The halls are 17 meters high, and there is a standing Buddha inside, with the royal altars on both sides of the Buddha. Now the top of the temple is incomplete. āGal Vihara Built in the 12th century, the temple has four Buddha statues of different shapes carved on a large granite rock in the center, showcasing the Buddhist of the Sinhalese civilization at that time. Among them, the reclining Buddha is 14.12 meters long, the largest statue in the stone temple, and one of the largest Buddha statues in South Asia. Admission: Adults $30, Children $15 āOpening Hours: 7:00-17:30 Note: Many places in the royal city area require the removal of shoes for visiting, and the ground has a lot of sand and stones. Preparing slippers and cotton socks is more convenient. The ruins are quite open, so it is best to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, and sun protection measures should be taken. #Polonnaruwa#Dalada Maluva #Lankatilaka Temple#Gal Vihara#Sri lanka#trip diary#travel guide
