Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, Polonnaruwa

Name: Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
Address: Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

#4 among attractions in Polonnaruwa

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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is a unique structure in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. A màndapa is a pillared structure that is open on all sides and protects the person inside from the sun with a roof. By definition, as of the 20th century, mándapas, as temporary structures, are built inside a house or a building and serve as recitation platform during remembrance ceremonies for the dead. ()

Coordinates: 7°56'51"N, 81°0'4"E

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Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Satmahal Prasada, Rankoth Vehera, Vatadage, Hatadage.

~670 ftN
Pagoda
Satmahal Prasada, Polonnaruwa
4 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, lies the enigmatic Satmahal Prasada, a unique architectural relic that perplexes historians and fascinates tourists. This seven-story pyramidal structure stands as a testament to the city's past glory...
0.8 miN
Bus transportation, Transport, Historical place
Rankoth Vehera, Polonnaruwa
20 min walk • Rankoth Vehera stands as a majestic testament to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's most significant historical sites. This magnificent pagoda, which ranks as the fourth largest stupa in the country, is a pinnacle of Buddhist religious architecture...
~160 ftSE
Ruins, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Vatadage, Polonnaruwa
1 min walk • The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Parakramabahu I to hold the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha or during the reign of Nissanka Malla of Polonnaruwa to hold the alms bowl used by the Buddha.
~150 ftNE
Archaeological site
Hatadage, Polonnaruwa
1 min walk • Hatadage is an ancient relic shrine in the city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The Hatadage had been built using stone, brick and wood, although only parts of the brick and stone walls now remain.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nissanka Latha Mandapaya?

Nearby attractions include Hatadage, Polonnaruwa (1 min walk), Vatadage, Polonnaruwa (1 min walk), Satmahal Prasada, Polonnaruwa (4 min walk), Rankoth Vehera, Polonnaruwa (20 min walk).