Top Things to do in North Central Province
10 Monuments & Statues in North Central Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in North Central Province, Sri Lanka including Avukana Buddha Statue, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Gal Vihara, Buddha Statue, King Mahasen Monument, Medirigiriya Vatadage, Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Statue of Parakramabahu I, Samadhi Statue, Short Handed Statue.
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1. Avukana Buddha Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By 940mohana - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Worth visiting. According to the history it's done in mid 5th century AD. During King Dhatusena (Father of king Kashyapa who made Sigiriya Rock Fortress). Entrance fee for a foreigner is Rs1000 each.
2. Abhayagiri Dagaba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Ishan1995 - Tangalle, Sri Lanka
it was one of best evening in my life.i was very peceful site i ever visited and also very beautiful place situated in Anuradhapura puja nagaraya.highly recommended place to visit ❤️.
3. Gal Vihara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
Reviewed By phait_lee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A very serene and quiet ancient site which has 4 Buddha statues. Visiting this site brings serenity and peace. A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu I. The central feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock. The images consist of a large seated figure, another smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, a standing figure and a reclining figure. Our guide explained the 4 carved statues represent the 4 stages of Buddha. First statue on the left represents Buddha achieving enlightenment, second statue is in a seated position representing Buddha preaching, third statue is a standing Buddha contemplating suffering and the final one in reclining position represent Buddha in deathbed.
4. Buddha Statue
5. King Mahasen Monument
6. Medirigiriya Vatadage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By danushkabm - Mawanella, Sri Lanka
Very Beautiful Ancient Buddhist Structure Builded using Rocks. This place located in a middle of a Forest but easy to Visit. Calm and quiet place.
7. Polonnaruwa Vatadage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia
This is a world heritage site of great beauty and interest. The site is well preserved and maintained and contains a number of historic remains most of which are intricately carved with beautiful designs, symbols, images and intricate scenes. As so often happens at these historic sites one marvels at the beauty of these ancient monuments and finds it difficult to imagine them in all their glory when they were intact, gilded and highly decorated.
8. Statue of Parakramabahu I
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By HGC_13 - Gold Coast, Australia
This is a stone sculpture dating back to the Polonnaruwa period of ancient Sri Lanka This is a world heritage site and a must visit in Polonnaruwa. This is a well preserved site, carved on a large boulder, the statue depicts a majestic figure with a grave expression, holding a book or yoke in his hands.
9. Samadhi Statue
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4.0 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By aeshthetic - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
samadhi buddha statue situated betwee abhayagiri stupa and the twin ponds in abayagiriya monastery complex .statue executed in the maha vihara tradition art expression of concentration is evident in the face the head hair is arranged in tuffs curled clockwise .robe covers only the left shoulder .statue was initially plastered and coloured .focus the statue about eight feet away from the statue to develop the calmness and to apreciate the serenity of the outstanding scupture.
10. Short Handed Statue
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