It ranks among the very first temples in Sri Lanka, founded by Devanampiyatissa, the first Buddhist king. It is to the Aluvihare temple that you must go to absorb traditions of Sri Lankan Buddhism ...

Once the thriving capital of the Sinhalese kingdom, Polonnaruwa is home to well-preserved ruins, majestic statues, and intricately carved temples that offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich history ...