Polonnaruwa,Sri Lanka

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POLONNARUWA

     Polonnaruwa is in north central  province in Sir Lanka.it was the fifth administrative center of      Rajarata.

    The kingdom of Polonnaruwa was abandoned in the 14th century. it is the most ancient of Sir Lanka kingdom ( has been declared a world Heritage site)  it was the second capital of Sir Lanka after the destruction of Anuradapura in 993. it comprises besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas. the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden city created by Parakramabahu 1(King) in the 12 century. 

 Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planed archaeological relic site in the country.

Polonnaruwa has a tropical climate most of the year.

It is more enjoyable for tourists 

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