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Sathmahal Prasada
Najboljši čas za obisk
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.
Nasveti za proračun
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.
Priporočeno za
Archaeology enthusiasts and unsolved mystery lovers, Photographers looking for architectural geometries, Travelers who want to avoid the crowd and discover less beaten paths
Načrtujte svoj obisk
20-30 minutes
O znamenitosti
Hitre informacije: Povzpnite se do sedmega nadstropja in še vedno boste videli luknje za lesene tramove, ki so nekoč podpirali tla, pravo kamnito okostje pod odprtim nebom. Nihče ne ve zagotovo, kdo jo je zgradil: morda kralj Parakramabahu, morda kitajski trgovci, morda pozabljen hindujski tempelj.
Poudarki: Za razliko od drugih struktur v Polonnaruwi ima ta sedemnadstropni stolp edinstveno piramidalno obliko na Šrilanki, skoraj kot kitajska pagoda, zrasla na cingalski zemlji. Poskusite stati na sredini severne strani: od tam se celotna struktura popolnoma poravna s sončnim vzhodom poletnega solsticija, astronomska poravnava, ki jo opazi le malo obiskovalcev.
Notranji nasveti
- 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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