The Ruins of Polonnaruwa
The Sacred Quadrangle
The most recognized and
photographed
section of the expansive ruins at Polonnaruwa is the Sacred Quadrangle,
a series of religious building tied the the kingdom's Buddhist past.
They are also among the best preserved. We have two tours of the sacred
quadrangle. The first, shown below, is a map-based tour of the
quadrangle. Select the item you wish to see on the map and click the
corresponding number on the table below. For those wishing for a more
immersive experience, the Sacred Quadrangle is included as one of the
three tours of the Polounnaruwa Complex offered in the 360 Tour of the
Archeological Zone
Map Tour of the Sacred Complex
| 1. Recumbent
Image House |
5. Satmahal
Prasada |
8. Bodhisattva
Shrine |
| 2. Atadage |
6. Galpota |
9. Nissankalat
Mandapa |
| 3.
Hetadage |
Eastern
Gate |
10. Bodhi
Tree Shrine |
| 4. Chapter
House |
7. Vatadage |
11. Thuparama
Image House |
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