Rankoth Vehera
Rankoth Vehera
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Nov 2018
Rankoth Vehera is the largest stupa in the Polonnaruwa Archeological Park and the fourth largest on the island. It is made of bricks, it is located on a very large, square platform/terrace which has four entrances oriented to the four cardinal points, with sand paths leading to them. The whole area is surrounded by a brick wall. It is not the most exciting of Plonnnaruwa's attractions, but still worth a short visit..
Written 20 December 2018
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Yohan Thilakaratne
Colombo, Sri Lanka83 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
This is apparently the world's first proper hospital, which was done for priests. They have a medicinal boat there and ruins of the hospital.
Written 5 February 2019
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HudsonS16
Nice, France402 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Be prepared to remove shoes here, this 54m tall mainly brick-made stupa is impressive. 4th largest in S.L. Steps lead up and this is where shoes come off, even though it is a ruin.
Written 10 May 2016
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Sarah
46 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
I personally found this site very interesting. Architecturally, the structure is breathtakingly big. You can walk around it and there were some very friendly puppies around when we visited as well.
Written 22 January 2016
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Daniel CN
Baixa da Banheira, Portugal199 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Rakoth Vehera is known for its great copula. It is part of pollonaruwa complex and is certainly one of the places to visit.
Written 18 April 2015
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Danushka Basnayaka
Mawanella, Sri Lanka126 contributions
Aug 2020
Historical Stupa Builded by King Nissanka Malla. (1187-1196)
Very beautiful and big stupa.
I was very surprised to see the Technical knowledge of the ancient Sri Lankan Technicians.
Very beautiful and big stupa.
I was very surprised to see the Technical knowledge of the ancient Sri Lankan Technicians.
Written 20 August 2020
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Dilash De silva
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka131 contributions
Feb 2020
Largest buddhist stupa in Polonnaruwa . Built by King Nissanka malla in 12th century . A serene place to relax in an evening .
Written 11 March 2020
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DipuKV
Pune, India3,302 contributions
Dec 2019
Polonnaruwa is mind-boggling with its beauty, religion and cultural significance. Rankoth Vehera is a prime example.
Written 13 January 2020
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zaawaaz
Singapore, Singapore118 contributions
Nov 2019
Take a walk around the site behind it too. The area is quite sandy, be prepared with the feet ;) Good to circle around it
Written 14 December 2019
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,785 contributions
Oct 2019
Built by king Nissanka Malla in the style of the original Anuradhaphura Maha Vihara monastery stupas, it was originally named Ruwanweli. It is constructed entirely of brick, 170m diameter and 33m to it's peak. Records indicate that the original height reached 61m. The stupa is the fourth largest in Sri Lanka and is sited in a square terrace surrounded by a low wall. Remarkable condition for a structure that has stood over 800 years.
Written 17 November 2019
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