Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is 2nd ancient capital of Sri Lanka, which lasted for about 200 years from 1055AD. King “Vijayabahu” was the hero who liberated “Rajarata” from Cholas. After king Vijayabahu, his grand son “Parakramabahu 1”. In his period consider as a golden age of Polonnaruwa. During his region trade and agriculture was popular under his patronage. The great king also constructed and restored many tanks island wide. “Parakrama samudraya” is the largest. After king parakramabahu, king “Nissankamalla 1” become king of polonaruwa. Duration of his rule he renovated many places. The “Galpotha’ (stone book) in polonaruwa was prepared by him. After king Nissankamalla polonaruwa were slightly weak, and in the year 1214AD pirate admiral “Magha” arrived to country from “Kalinga”, he ruled for 25 years..

Vatadha geya, Thivanka image house, Galviharaya (Stone temple), Rankoth vehera, King Parakaramabahu palace are some famouse ancient places in Polonnaruwa