Sri Lanka - The Ancient Cities (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
For more than a century archaeologists have been shedding many layers of history from this overgrown landscape. The Rock Fort at Sigiriya, the bulging dagobas of Polonnaruwa and the serene Buddas around Anuradhapura are but a few of the sites now considered national treasures.
admire the fine artwork carved into the fascinating Polonnaruwa Quadrangle
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scale the rock monastery at Sigiriya, known for its epic views, outstanding art and mind-boggling ruins
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spot elephants and other wildlife in the lush Minneriya National Park
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Coverage includes: Matale, Nalanda, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Giritale, Mandalagiri Vihara, Habarana, Around Polonnaruwa & Habarana, Ritigala Ruins, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Padeniya, Panduwasnuwara, Ridi Vihara and Kurunegala.
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