Sri Lanka is a great country to entertain your holidays so far. Thus there are a number of tourist attractions in Polonnaruwa which was once a great Royal capital of ancient Sri Lanka. It is said that this magnificent building was a seven storied building with thousand chambers. The palace was built by King Parakramabhu I during the 11th century.
You will find the giant wall over a meter thick going about 30 feet and the bottom half of the main stairway which led to upper floors. Inner walls seemed to be faded and melted brick walls caused by intense heat. The place was completely set on fire by the South Indian Invader ‘magha’. It is believed that the upper floors were made from wood and comprised with beautiful stone carvings. The reign of King Parakramanbhu was the glories chapter of the Sri Lankan history. Because of the country was nourished with his great service done to the irrigation system. Not only that but also shrines, sacred places and infrastructure added to the city are still remarkable. Remains of 55 rooms and three stories can be found on the premises and it is true that this would be a grandeur structure that our nation ever had. The small accommodations outside the palace may be service rooms attached to the main palace. Further, they may be used by ministers, soldiers or servants who served to the King. The palace was guarded and bordered by a steep moat. Water was supplied by an inter locking pottery pipe system. However, the entire city where the Palace is erected was the 2nd royal capital of Sri Lanka. King parakramabhu also had a Royal court house in front of this place. The plastered walls of the palace are still intact. There is no doubt that you will feel some angry on behalf of the invader, due to the destructions carried out in Sri Lanka. Hence The palace of King Parakramabhu was ruined by their hands. Make sure to bring a cap or an umbrella with you, to take cover from the harshest sun. Lots of tourists gather and travel around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa acknowledging its exclusiveness. You can find accommodations easily around the city too. Therefore travelers from all around the world are welcome to the city of Polonnaruwa.