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Polonnaruwa Collection

Discover the serene beauty of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's ancient city filled with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking sights

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Buddha in meditation, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha in meditation, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Reclining Buddha in Nirvana, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Reclining Buddha in Nirvana, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Monks looking at reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Monks looking at reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Statue of a sitting Buddha attached to the rock

Statue of a sitting Buddha attached to the rock at Gal Vihariya in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a World Heritage Site

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Rest House Hotel (where Queen Elizabeth II stayed in 1954), on Topa Wewa, Polonnaruwa

Rest House Hotel (where Queen Elizabeth II stayed in 1954), on Topa Wewa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Der Tradition nach, Statue Parakrama Bahus I. des Grossen (1164-1197 n. Chr. ), Pollonnaruwa, 192

Der Tradition nach, Statue Parakrama Bahus I. des Grossen (1164-1197 n. Chr. ), Pollonnaruwa, 192
Der Tradition nach, Statue Parakrama Bahus I. des Grossen (1164-1197 n. Chr.), Pollonnaruwa, 1926. According to tradition, the statue Parakrama Bahu I, the Great (1164-1197 AD), Pollonnaruwa

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Reclining Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central

Reclining Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Frangipani flowers at feet of statue of Parakramabahu, Southern Ruins, Polonnaruwa

Frangipani flowers at feet of statue of Parakramabahu, Southern Ruins, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ancient script on pillar, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Ancient script on pillar, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Royal Palace, Citadel, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province

Royal Palace, Citadel, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Kiri Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Kiri Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Council Chamber, Citadel, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central

Council Chamber, Citadel, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Seated Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central

Seated Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Feet of reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Feet of reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Moonstone at Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Moonstone at Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Atadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province

Atadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Details on pillar in Atadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Details on pillar in Atadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Vijayabahu statue, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central

Vijayabahu statue, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Guardstone at Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Guardstone at Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Lotus Mandapa (Latha Mandapaya), Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Lotus Mandapa (Latha Mandapaya), Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Audience Chamber, Island Gardens, Polonnaruwa, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Audience Chamber, Island Gardens, Polonnaruwa, (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Guardstone at Hatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North

Guardstone at Hatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province

Vatadage, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: The ruins of the 12th century palace of King Parakramabahu at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The ruins of the 12th century palace of King Parakramabahu at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: En Route for Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: En Route for Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009241 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: En Route for Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route for Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009236 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thuparama at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Curious Rounded Column and Ruins (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Curious Rounded Column and Ruins (b / w photo)
6009225 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Curious Rounded Column and Ruins (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious Rounded Column and Ruins)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Kotuwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Kotuwa (b / w photo)
6009223 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Kotuwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kotuwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the South-West (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the South-West (b / w photo)
6009238 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the South-West (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetawanarama, from the South-West)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Rock Temple at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Rock Temple at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009233 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Rock Temple at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Temple at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Elephant Hunters at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Elephant Hunters at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009231 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Elephant Hunters at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant Hunters at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the North (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the North (b / w photo)
6009228 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama, from the North (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetawanarama, from the North)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Dalada Maligawa at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Dalada Maligawa at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009229 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Dalada Maligawa at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalada Maligawa at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Returning from Polonnaruwa at Eventide (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Returning from Polonnaruwa at Eventide (b / w photo)
6009235 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Returning from Polonnaruwa at Eventide (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning from Polonnaruwa at Eventide)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Entrance to the Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Entrance to the Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009234 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Entrance to the Thuparama at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Thuparama at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama at Polonnaruwa (b / w photo)
6009239 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Jetawanarama at Polonnaruwa (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetawanarama at Polonnaruwa)

Background imagePolonnaruwa Collection: Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Statue of King Parakrama (b / w photo)

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Statue of King Parakrama (b / w photo)
6009224 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Statue of King Parakrama (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of King Parakrama)



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Discover the serene beauty of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's ancient city filled with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking sights. 🌸🏛️✨ Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere as you witness the Buddha in meditation at Gal Vihara Rock Temple. The magnificent Reclining Buddha in Nirvana will leave you awe-inspired, showcasing the mastery of ancient craftsmen. Don't miss the sight of monks gazing at the majestic reclining statue, a testament to their devotion. Marvel at the Statue of a sitting Buddha attached to the rock, symbolizing strength and tranquility. Explore history further by visiting Rest House Hotel, where Queen Elizabeth II once stayed back in 1954, offering a glimpse into royal experiences, and is home to Parakramabahu I's statue, an iconic figure from Sri Lankan history who ruled during 1153-1186 AD. Admire this grand sculpture that stands as a tribute to his greatness. As you wander through Southern Ruins, be captivated by Frangipani flowers gracefully adorning the feet of Parakramabahu's statue—a delicate touch amidst ancient ruins. Delve into Polonnaruwa's past as you decipher ancient scripts on pillars within Quadrangle—an UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds centuries-old secrets waiting to be unveiled. End your journey with one last visit to Gal Vihara and witness another mesmerizing Reclining Buddha—truly an architectural marvel that showcases Polonnaruwa's significance as a historical gem. Experience serenity and immerse yourself in Polonnaruwa’s captivating wonders—a destination where spirituality meets artistry.