1
Priyamali gedara
Restaurant
👍👍 The food was just amazing. This lovely couple made 12 vegetarian curries for only me and my wife (it was a quiet night with no other customers). True Sri Lankan food and everything was cooked on wood fire. The main ingredients were placed next to the dishes on the table as a reference. The dessert w...
$ $$$
4.80 (660 reviews)
2
Uththararamaya (Gal Vihara)
Place of worship
Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
3
Jaga Food - Authentic Lunch - Dinner
Restaurant
👍👍 Loved the taste of food and an amazing buffet with plenty of Sri Lankan dishes. Highly recommended either you are a foreigner or Sri Lankan.
$ $$$
4.80 (495 reviews)
4
Royal Palace of King Maha Parakramabahu
Historical landmark
👍👍 Vejayanta Pasada is a magnificent seven-storey structure which is the royal palace of King Parakramabahu the Great. It is situated on Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway.
4.70 (975 reviews)
5
Vatadage
Historical landmark
Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa.
4.70 (711 reviews)
6
Medirigiriya Vatadageya (මැදිරිගිරිය වටදාගෙය)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Madirigiriya Watadageya: A Mystical Sanctuary in Sri Lanka
Introduction:
Sri Lanka, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, boasts a plethora of ancient architectural marvels, many of which have deep spiritual significance. Among these, the Madirigiriya Watadageya, located in Sri La...
4.70 (645 reviews)
7
Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of the best old temples in Sri Lanka. Located in between polonnaruwa to mahiyangana. Natural environment with great hospitality of villagers. You can see our ancient thinking Patton once you enter the temple. Nicely maintained natural environment with proper maintenance.
4.70 (643 reviews)
8
Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very beautiful and attractive temple complex in polonnaruwa ancient city and also most holy place .
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
9
Ancient Technology Museum & Wax Museum
Technology museum
👍👍 The Ancient Technology Muesum in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka is one of the Museums administered by the Department of national Museums. It is considered the Country's first ever Museum of ancient technology.
This was constructed under the "Awakening Polonnaruwa" Program to collect and preserve old techno...
4.70 (493 reviews)
10
Lankatilaka Temple
Historical landmark
👍👍 Without writing something what learned about this place , I can’t leave. Lankatilaka Image house is considered to be the largest image house built in ancient Sri Lanka. According to history, the building had five stories and this image house had been decorated with paintings which was constructed by...
4.70 (411 reviews)
11
Thivanka Image House
Ruin
👍👍 Amazing architectural design. It is great if you can read about the site before you visit. Then you will be able to study many interesting facts during the visit. A good place to visit if you are interested in archaeology and architecture.
4.70 (399 reviews)
13
Levona Garden Resort
👍👍 One of the most pleasant stay we've had. A real hidden gem that's well worth the journey. Absolutely restful, tranquil, and almost magical with firelies in the garden. The pool was a delight after a long day of sightseeing. The host family was extremely hospitable and caring. Can't say enough good t...
$28/night
4.80 (218 reviews)
14
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Entrance
Historical landmark
👍👍 The second most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka,
Polonnaruwa was first established in some 800 years ago.
After the fall of the capital city- Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the royal capital of the country which fell into the hands of the Chola invaders many a times.
Nevertheless, the city was first...
4.60 (507 reviews)
15
Parakrama Samudra
Reservoir
Part of a chain of reservoirs, this vast waterway provides natural scenery & sunset views.
4.70 (282 reviews)
16
Minneriya National Park
National park
This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife.
4.50 (999 reviews)
17
Wasgamuwa National Park
National park
Protected natural area harboring native elephants, leopards & bears, plus diverse plantlife.
4.50 (891 reviews)
18
Potgul Temple
Historical landmark
👍 This is one of the stops for Polonnaruwa historical sight tour and it's a smaller stop where you can find building ruins and a lot of grass and trees everywhere. This makes it a nice calm walk. It felt definitely less touristic and crowded as the other places in the town.
The tickets need to be boug...
4.60 (362 reviews)
19
Somawathiya National Park
Nature preserve
Vast wildlife preserve in a floodplain area, sheltering elephants & migratory birds.
4.50 (678 reviews)
20
Hetadage
Historical landmark
Ancient shrine ruins surrounded by imposing stone walls featuring statues of Buddha & engravings.
4.70 (201 reviews)