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Gal Vihara - Polonnaruwa - Huge statues of Buddha cut in a single rock.

Gal Vihare - the most impresive sculptures are the colossal Buddha images carved on the face of a granite boulder.
   
169 kms from Colombo and 1 hour’s drive from Keells Hotels’ Lodge and Village or the Culture Club in Dambulla is the rock fortress of Sigiriya. The spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya is an impregnable fortress, a monastic retreat, and a rock art gallery. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes, 5th century rock paintings of damsels These frescoes which have withstood the elements for 15 centuries are probably the finest examples in the world.
216 kms from Colombo, 75 kms South East of Anuradhapura, the ancient lakeside Sacred City of Polonnaruwa was once the medieval Capital of Sri Lanka

The medieval Capital of Sri Lanka from 11 – 12 century AD. rising to fame after the decline of Anuradhapura Ancient ruins of King's council chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House lavished with moonstones, guardstones and sculptured railing, temple houses, rock cut statues, a vast manmade lake are some of the memorable sights. The largest of the man made reservoirs, the huge Parakrama Samudra, is larger in size than the Colombo harbour. The Kin Vehera, a white stone dagoba of imposing height is just one of the many tributes to the Buddhist faith. Kiri Vehera is the best preserved of all Sri Lanka's un-restored dagabas;

A beautiful inland tank abounds with bird life. At the Gal Vihara you will see three unique pieces of Buddhist statuary and in the hush of the giant trees, the huge form of the Reclining Buddha reminds one to tread softly in this holy place. Apart from this Museum at Polonnaruwa exhibits well preserved ancient ruins.  
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