Gal Vihara (94 - Rock Temple), Polonnaruwa Historical Site, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Region Sri Lanka Flag


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TOUR 20D (SRI LANKA) - 4th -17th March 2020
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Locations/Landmarks Section: Historic

Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment*
Vintage Cars 20D Museum
mid 1900's
Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, Colombo District, Western Province Google Map 6 March 2020 n/a interesting collection attached to the Gangaramaya Temple (E,4,10m)
Vintage Road Building Equipment 20D Museum
mid 1900's
Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, Colombo District, Western Province Google Map 6 March 2020 n/a interesting collection opposite to the Gangaramaya Temple (E,4,10m)
Anuradhapura Historical Park 20D Historical Park
3rd Century B.C,
Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7/8 March 2020 n/a (E,5,1+d).....Learn
Myura Prewena 20D Ancient Ruin
unknown
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a minor temple ruin (E,3,10m)
Onsite information..(A)
Maha Bodi Tree 20D Ancient Site
288 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,5,30m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)..(B)
Dakkhina Tupa 20D Ancient Ruin
161–137 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,3,5m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Pracina Tissa Pabbata Vihara 20D Ancient Ruin
263-275 A.D.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,3,10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Anubudu Mihindu Maha Seya 20D Renovated Temple
unknown
Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a Buddhist stupa with beautiful carvings and bas reliefs (E,3+,10m)
Katu Seya 20D Temple Ruin
unknown
Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,4,10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Mihintale Historical Park 20D Historical Park
3rd Century B.C.
Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 check (E,4,1-2h).....Learn
Mani Naga Mandira 20D Temple Ruin
unknown
Mihintale Historical Park, Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a Buddhist monastry at the foot of Missaka Pabbata mountain (E,3,10m)
Onsite information..(A)
Kanthaka Dogoba 20D Ancient Stupa
unknown
Mihintale Historical Park, Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,4,30m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
The Alms Hall 20D Temple Ruin
unknown
Mihintale Historical Park, Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a hall near the main entrance (E,3,10m)
Onsite information..(A)
Maha Stupa 20D Restored Stupa
7-19 A.D.
Mihintale Historical Park, Mihintale, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 check (M,4+,1-2h in the park).....Learn
Jetavanarama 20D Ancient Stupa
273-301 A.D.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 hard to view without 25$ park fee (E,4+).....Learn
Twin Ponds 20D Ancient Ponds
unknown
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 easy to view without park fee (E,4).....Learn
Abhayagiri Dagaba 20D Ancient Stupa
89-77 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 hard to view without park fee (E,4+).....Learn
Unidentified Ruin 20D Ancient Ruin
unknown
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 n/a (E,3,<10m)
Thuparamaya 20D Ancient Stupa
306–266 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 7 March 2020 hard to view without park fee (E,4+).....Learn
Isurumuniya Temple 20D Ancient Site
307-267 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 8 March 2020 Free (E,4,<30m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Sandahiru Seya 20D Ancient Stupa
recent
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 8 March 2020 easy to view without park fee (E,3).....Learn
Ruwanweli Maha Seya 20D Ancient Stupa
c. 140 B.C.
Anuradhapura Historical Park, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province Google Map 8 March 2020 hard to view without park fee (E,4+).....Learn
Sigiriya Fortress 20D Ancient Royal Palace
477–495 A.D.
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province Google Map 8 March 2020 check (E,4+<3h).....Learn
Pabbatharama Dagaba 20D Ancient Stupa
unknown
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province Google Map 8 March 2020 n/a ancient Buddhist stupa (E,3,<10m)
Polonnaruwa Historical Park 20D Historical Park
10th Century
Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,5,1d).....Learn
Polonnaruwa Historical Park Museum 20D Museum
20th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,5,1h).....Learn
The Royal Palace 20D Ancient Royal Palace
1153-86
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,10m).....Learn
The Citidel 20D Ancient Ruin
11th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)..(B)
Kumara Pokuna (32 - Royal Bath) 20D Ancient Bath
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,<10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)..(B)
Council Chamber (34) 20D Ancient Ruin
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,<10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)..(B)
Satmahal Prasada (51) 20D Ancient Ruin
11th-13th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,<10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Galpota Slab 20D Ancient Inscription
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,<10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Vatadage (39) 20D Ancient Ruin
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,10m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Hatadage (40) 20D Ancient Ruin
1187-1196 A.D.
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Thuparama (47) 20D Ancient Ruin
11th/12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Bodhighara 20D Ancient Ruin
unknown
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee minor temple ruin (E,3,<10m)
Nissannkalata Mandapa (43) 20D Ancient Ruin
1187-1196 A.D.
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,10m).....Learn
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Image House 20D Ancient Ruin
unknown
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee minor temple ruin (E,3+,<10m)
Manik Vehera (59) 20D Ancient Ruin
8th/9th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Rankoth Vehera 20D Ancient Stupa
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Alahana Parivena (73) 20D Ancient Ruin
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Baddhasima Prasada (86) 20D Ancient Hall
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Lankatilaka (90) 20D Ancient Ruin
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Kiri Vehera (91) 20D Ancient Stupa
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,15m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Gal Vihara (94 - rock temple) 20D Ancient Temple
12th Century
Polonnaruwa Historical Park, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province Google Map 9 March 2020 25$ park fee (E,4+,20m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
Kandy War Cemetery 20D War Cemetery
WW1/WW2
Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province Google Map 11 March 2020 n/a (E,5,20++m).....Learn
Onsite information..(A)
1914-18 War Memorial 20D War Memorial
1914-18
Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province Google Map 11 March 2020 n/a local war memorial (E,3+,<10m)
1914-18 War Memorial 20D War Memorial
1914-18
Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province Google Map 14 March 2020 n/a local war memorial (E,3+,<10m)
Galle Fort 20D Fort
1588
Galle, Galle District, Southern Province Google Map 16 March 2020 n/a (E,4+,1+h).....Learn
Portuguese Old Town 20D Old Town
1588
Galle, Galle District, Southern Province Google Map 16 March 2020 n/a (E,4,1+h).....Learn
Galle Fort Lighthouse 20D Lighthouse
1848
Galle, Galle District, Southern Province Google Map 16 March 2020 n/a (E,4,10m).....Learn
Museums Area 20D Museums
various
Galle, Galle District, Southern Province Google Map 16 March 2020 n/a various museums relating to Portuguese, Dutch and British occupation of Galle (E,4,>1h)
Matara Fort 20D Fort
1560
Matara, Matara District, Southern Province Google Map 16 March 2020 n/a (E,3+15m).....Learn
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