Top Things to do in North Central Province
Top 10 Historic Sites in North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in North Central Province, Sri Lanka including Padanagara I of Ancient Anuradhapura, Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery, Wessagiriya, Ritigala Forest Monastery, Polonnaruwa, Thivanka Image House, Lankathilaka Image House, Medirigiriya Vatadage, Dalada Maluwa, Nakha Vehera.
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1. Padanagara I of Ancient Anuradhapura
2. Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia
Amazing place with a history from first century BC! The gigantic, many meters long, almost monolithic boat like container (Stone canoe), to hold cooked rice for serving few thousand monks referred to as “Bath Oruwa”, perfectly smooth granite seating to accommodate hundreds, the sundial through which the time of the day was determined by the shadow created by a rod or pin at its centre in order to partake in mid-day meal by the monks before the time passes noon are some of the fascinating items at this site. The effort that would have gone in to make them with ancient tools and maintain them is unbelievable.
3. Wessagiriya
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By anuruddhaHK - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Wessagiriya is a place which had been used by Buddhist monks for meditation in the times of ancient kings. Best to visit in morning or evening where the rocks are not heated. Nice place to visit with kids.
4. Ritigala Forest Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Sambomb - Colombo, Sri Lanka
it has the largest man made pond, build exclusively for buddhist monk, exceptional architectural design, view from the library was amazing, the rationale to build the library at such a location was outstanding, the toilets, ruins of loo, the technology used back in the day is amazing to learn, it has some of the rarest / tallest trees in the country, the hike was amazing, much better than a usual botanical garden walk, Tip: Take a guide who is from that area, it will be rather boring experience without the guide, it's interesting to learn the history as you explore this monastery.
5. Polonnaruwa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,582 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY2649EH - Binfield, United Kingdom
Our guide took us here as part of a cultural triangle tour - medieval capital of Sri lanka - wonderful history going back 1000 years and very well presented - the history is quite superb and whilst it is quite spread (so allow plenty of time) it is well worth a long visit - ignore traders who approach you - as others have said not too busy
6. Thivanka Image House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Kai_Wah - Malaysia, null
This is one of my favourite parts of the ruins at Polonnaruwa Ancient Site. Another awe-inspiring architecture built by the King Parakramabahu, The Great since 12th century. Intricate details of carvings of the exterior complex with amazing murals/ wall paintings at the interior of the structure with three massive Buddha statues housed here, hence the given name as Thivanka which literally means three curves. No photo-takings allowed inside the complex in order to protect the murals. Must-visit as part of the sites at Polonnaruwa Ancient Site with entrance fee of USD25. Well worth the penny especially for history buff!
7. Lankathilaka Image House
8. 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.
