From #Dambulla, my next stop was #Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals. And this time, it really clicked. Unlike #Anuradhapura, this place immediately felt more immersive and atmospheric.

The ruins are surrounded by dense vegetation, giving it an almost Angkor Wat–like feel, though on a smaller scale. Temples, palaces, monasteries… the variety here makes the visit much more dynamic.

https://elprismadefer.com/en/que-ver-y-como-visitar-polonnaruwa-en-sri-lanka/

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After #Anuradhapura, I spent a few days in #Dambulla, using it as a base to explore key sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.

My first stop was the #CaveTemple, a series of #Buddhist caves covered in wall paintings, with beautiful views over Sri Lanka’s lush green landscape.

Dambulla itself didn’t really impress me.

The town isn’t particularly pretty, but it’s very practical as a base to move around the area and explore the #CulturalTriangle in #SriLanka

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After #Colombo, #Anuradhapura was my next stop in #SriLanka.

Once the ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree and massive stupas.

The city is important… but it didn’t really surprise me.
A few days later, #Polonnaruwa would.

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-> aménagement d’immenses réservoirs #eau dont le plus grand s’étendait sur 9 km2 soit 1 260 terrains de foot -> contrebalancer le #climat de #mousson durant les périodes de sécheresse.

-> habitations bâties en #bois

-> jusqu’à 250 000 habitants.

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#Anurādhapura, #SriLanka's ancient capital, exemplifies early #Buddhist #urbanism and monastic landscapes. Its monumental #stūpas, advanced hydraulic systems, and doctrinal centers shaped #Theravāda #Buddhism and fostered transregional connections, making it a cornerstone of Buddhist heritage. In this post, we break down how Anurādhapura evolved historically, architecturally, and religiously:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-10-27-anuradhapura/

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[NEW POST] Cosa fare e cosa vedere ad Anuradhapura, una delle aree archeologiche più grandi e importanti dell'Asia.

https://www.ramingodentro.com/2025/10/anuradhapura-viaggio-in-solitaria-fai-da-te.html

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[NEW POST] Anuradhapura è la città più antica dello Sri Lanka e la capitale del primo regno sorto sull'isola.
Ecco dunque la mia personalissima guida di viaggio a una delle aree archeologiche più grandi e importanti dell'Asia.

https://www.ramingodentro.com/2025/10/anuradhapura-viaggio-in-solitaria-fai-da-te.html

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