Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
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The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa served as Sri Lanka's second capital from the 11th to 13th centuries, flourishing as a religious, cultural, and trade center under King Parakramabahu I.

šŸ“œ UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka's second capital.
šŸ” Features well-preserved 12th-century ruins including palaces, temples, and rock sculptures of Buddha.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore monumental ruins and ancient Sinhalese art
šŸš² Rent a bicycle to easily navigate the spread-out site
šŸ§˜ Experience a sanctuary of Buddhism and Sinhalese history
šŸŒ… Enjoy beautiful sunset views over Parakrama Samudra

Why Avoid

šŸ„µ Can get very hot; best to start early
šŸ‘Ÿ Requires removing shoes at some monuments
šŸš¶ Site is spread out, requires walking or cycling

Tips

šŸ’§ Bring water and sun protection
šŸš² Bicycle rentals available near the entrance
šŸ›ļø Visit the Archaeological Museum for context

Cost

šŸ’° Tickets required, booth near the entrance.

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