Temple & sacred site · Polonnaruwa

Gal Viharaya

X283+CXG, Nissankamallapura

4.7(3,090 reviews)

Visiting Gal Viharaya

Gal Viharaya is one of the better-known temples & sacred sites around Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District (North Central Province). Visitors rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3,090 Google reviews.

Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining.

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