The city of Polonnaruwa once served as Sri Lanka’s capital for many a century and was subject to many foreign invasions which were thwarted by the rulers of the past. The Lankatilaka Vihara comes across as an imposing structure that was built by King Parakramabahu the Great and one choosing any of the Sri Lanka luxury hotels nearby would have the opportunity to travel to this iconic edifice. Uga Escapes which rated among Sri Lanka boutique hotels will serve as a good choice of stay during your holiday in the country.
The vihara is made complete with two towering rock walls, each measuring 17 meters in height that lead you through a narrow aisle. At the end of the aisle is an iconic statuette of Lord Buddha which is one of the alluring features of the Lankatilaka Vihara. It has been revealed that the king placed a great degree of importance on the statue of the Buddha while little attention was given to the traditional make up of a stupa. The interior walls depict beautiful murals while the exterior shows traces of the walls being divided equally into 5 floors, each decorated with ancient relics which are of great architectural value. Guard stones and dragon arches are but some of the details that add value to the vihara which is testament to the rich cultural influences that Sri Lanka boasts of having.
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