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A closer look at Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka's medieval capital and remains one of the island's best-preserved archaeological cities, filled with royal ruins and sacred monuments.
Travel region
Cultural Triangle
District
Polonnaruwa
North Central Province
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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Polonnaruwa
Three essential notes, collected as pages. Use the controls or your keyboard arrows to explore them.
Season notes
Best time to visit
May to September
Polonnaruwa field notes
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Destination images
Polonnaruwa gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Polonnaruwa depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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