Polonnaruwa
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second-oldest of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, sits alongside a large lake in the North Central Province. First established as a Sinhalese military post, it was renamed by the Chola dynasty after their 10th-century conquest of Anuradhapura, and later became a royal capital. The modern town beside the ruins has a café and restaurant scene that exceeds what its size might suggest, with mountain views visible from the waterside.
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- Population13,900
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.7 mi
Polonnaruwa: quick answers
Where is Polonnaruwa?
Polonnaruwa is in Sri Lanka, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Anuradhapura.
How do you get to Polonnaruwa?
The nearest airport is Polonnaruwa Town (HIM), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Polonnaruwa?
The warmest month is June, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is November, with about 251 mm9.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Polonnaruwa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 14 restaurants, 2 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.