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Sathmahal Prasada
Najlepší čas na návštevu
In the early morning (7:00-9:00) or late afternoon (16:00-17:30), when the raking light sculpts the bricks and the shadows of the seven stories create a dramatic effect on the facades.
Tipy na rozpočet
Entry is included in the combined ticket for the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park ($25 for foreigners, $10 for SAARC). Keep your ticket as it is valid for a full day at all sites in the area.
Odporúčané pre
Archaeology enthusiasts and unsolved mystery lovers, Photographers looking for architectural geometries, Travelers who want to avoid the crowd and discover less beaten paths
Naplánujte si návštevu
20-30 minutes
O
Rýchle fakty: Vystúpte až na siedme poschodie a stále uvidíte otvory po drevených trámoch, ktoré kedysi podopierali podlahy, skutočná kamenná kostra pod holým nebom. Nikto s istotou nevie, kto ju postavil: možno kráľ Parakramabahu, možno čínski obchodníci, možno zabudnutý hinduistický chrám.
Zaujímavosti: Na rozdiel od iných stavieb v Polonnaruwe má táto sedemposchodová veža jedinečný pyramídový tvar na Srí Lanke, takmer ako čínska pagoda vyrastená v singhalskej zemi. Skúste sa postaviť do stredu severnej strany: odtiaľ sa celá stavba dokonale zosúladí s východom slnka počas letného slnovratu, čo je astronomické zosúladenie, ktoré si všimne len málo návštevníkov.
Insiderské tipy
- Bring a hat and plenty of water: the structure is completely outdoors and the reflection of the sun on the white bricks is already very strong by 9:00.
- Shoot from the southwest side at dawn to have the seven levels perfectly lit with no tourists in the background.
- Don't limit yourself to the ground floor: climb all the way to the top, the view of the surrounding forest and the nearby Reclining Buddha Temple is worth the hike.
- Combine the visit with the adjacent Vatadage and the Reclining Buddha Temple, all reachable on foot in 5 minutes.
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