Cecille's Creativity

The wonders of Sri Lanka can also be seen in the kind of a natural and wonderfully crafted art called the Polonnaruwa which is found in Sri Lanka.

The city is known for its unique irrigation system, Lake Parakrama which is a man-made irrigation tank. IT was built by Parakramabahu I which is now the most striking features of Polonnurawa.

On the other hand, the Royal Citadel that houses Parkramabahu's palace and administratibe buildings. It is an impressive building with elaborate stone carvings. Outside the walls lies the Royal Bath, or Lotus Bath. It is made of stone and reached by stairs. It has a small pavilion once used as a changing room.

Gal Vihara, a Buddhist shrine contains intricately carved and well-preserved standing and reclining statues of Buddha. Hatadage which is another important shrine was built by Parakramabahu I to house the Sacred Tooth.