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Polonnaruwa: The Medieval Capital

Palaces, lotus ponds and the granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara.

Polonnaruwa: The Medieval Capital

Polonnaruwa is compact and best explored by bicycle on a cool morning.

Don’t miss Gal Vihara, where four Buddha figures are carved into a single granite cliff.

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