Historical Places
Alahana Pirivena
Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District
Polonnaruwa, PolonnaruwaHistorical Places
About Alahana Pirivena
Alahana Pirivena is the largest temple complex in Polonnaruwa. It has been built by the Great King Parakramabahu. This Pirivena complex has a vast area and consists of most of the ruins and archeologically important sites constructed during Polonnaruwa era. You have to purchase a ticket at the entrance to visit the ruins. Best time to visit is late evenings after 4 pm.
Where is Alahana Pirivena?
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