Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum Tours

Ready to connect with your inner archaeologist? Explore unearthed artifacts and learn all about long-gone civilizations at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum is a great place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthy places to visit. Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Gal Pota, and Hatadage are near the exhibition of human history and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Popular places to visit

Some of the ancient ruins found at Polonwurra.

Gal Pota

Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you take a trip to Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Gal Pota
You can hire a bike and spend a day exploring the ancient sites of Polonnaruwa. This was one of the most impressive temples for us. Visit in the afternoon for the best light. #ontheroad #temples #Sri Lanka #ruins #polonnaruwa

Lankatilaka Temple

After visiting Lankatilaka Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Lankatilaka Temple
Kiri Vihara Temple

Kiri Vihara Temple

After visiting Kiri Vihara Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its biking trails.

Kiri Vihara Temple
Entrance fee 500 rupees vs US$30

Pidurangala Rock

5/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sigiriya with a stop at Pidurangala Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Pidurangala Rock

Shiva Devalaya

Shiva Devalaya is just one of the places to see in Polonnaruwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Shiva Devalaya

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

4.5/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa

3.5 out of 5
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EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa
Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

3.5 out of 5
New Town Polonnaruwa North Central Province
Hotel Sudu Araliya
Deer Park Hotel

Deer Park Hotel

5 out of 5
B112 Giritale North Central Province
Deer Park Hotel
Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

4 out of 5
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Giritale Hotel
Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya

4 out of 5
Hotel Road Sigiriya
Hotel Sigiriya
Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

4 out of 5
Town Sigiriya Sigiriya
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Habarana Village by Cinnamon

Habarana Village by Cinnamon

4 out of 5
North Central Harbana Habarana
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Cinnamon Lodge

Cinnamon Lodge

5 out of 5
Off Kandy Road Habarana North Central Province
Cinnamon Lodge
Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

3 out of 5
Alakolawewa, Dehigaha Ela Dambulla
Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela
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