Polonnaruwa

*Polonnaruwa also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The modern town of Polonnaruwa is also known as New Town, and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.

*Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, after the first capital of Anuradhapura. Its fabulous art, splendid medieval architecture, great irrigation facilities and green environment present a unique Polonnaruwa to travelers.
*Besides, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is considered one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in Sri Lanka, including the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the monumental ruins of Garden City constructed by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.