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Lankatilaka Temple
Najbolje vrijeme za posjetu
Visit early in the morning (7:00-9:00) when the raking light illuminates the red bricks and the temperatures are still cool. Avoid the afternoon between 12:00 and 15:00 when the scorching sun makes the visit uncomfortable.
Savjeti za budžet
Entry is included in the combined Cultural Triangle ticket (about 30 USD for 2 days) which covers all sites in Polonnaruwa. Bring water and a reusable bottle, as bottles on site cost three times as much.
Preporučeno za
Photography enthusiasts, Lovers of ancient architecture, Solo travelers seeking peace, History and archaeology scholars
Planirajte svoj posjet
30-45 minutes
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Njegovi zidovi se uzdižu 17 metara, impresivna visina za hram iz XII vijeka. Arheolozi su otkrili da je originalna statua Bude bila visoka preko 4 metra, a danas su od nje ostala samo stopala.
Istaknuto: Za razliku od drugih kamenih hramova, njegovi bočni zidovi su izgrađeni od crvene cigle, arhitektonska anomalija koja ga čini gotovo jedinstvenim među ruševinama Polonnaruwe. Penjući se do posljednjeg sprata, gdje se nekada nalazila statua Bude, pruža se pogled na okolnu džunglu koji vam omogućava da shvatite zašto je ovo mjesto imalo tako moćno sveto značenje.
Insajderski savjeti
- Enter from the north side of the temple to avoid the crowd that gathers at the main entrance around 10:00.
- Bring a white umbrella: it reflects heat and allows you to take creative photos with the red bricks in the background.
- The stairways are steep and without handrails, so wear closed shoes with non-slip soles.
- Do not skip the small side shrine dedicated to Vishnu: few visitors notice it, but it preserves fragments of well-preserved original frescoes.
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