Lankathilaka Image House
Lankathilaka Image House
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic8,683 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is one of the stops for Polonnaruwa historical sight tour and the pictures of this place defines the ancient town of Polonnaruwa, making it the most touristic place from the sights that you can see at the ancient town. The place consists of one main building ruin that you can freely walk through.
The tickets needs to be purchased at the ticket office of Archeological museum in Polonnaruwa.
The tickets needs to be purchased at the ticket office of Archeological museum in Polonnaruwa.
Written 2 April 2023
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Nov 2018
The Lankathilaka Image House was built in the second half of the 12th century, during the reign of King Parakramabahu, to host a 41 feet tall brick statue of Buddha which, nowadays, is headless and armless. There are also the remains two massive brick pillars at the entrance, still more than 50 feet in height, some nicely carved stone stairways, some wall remains and ..not much else.. - still worth a quick stop.
Written 20 December 2018
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One_of_the_BOFs
Cheltenham, UK7,017 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
To my mind, this is one of the key places to visit in the whole Polonnaruwa complex, which is worth a visit in its entirety anyway - you cannot fail but be impressed by the massive brick upright statue of Buddha.
Written 12 February 2015
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sujithkumarasilva
Colombo, Sri Lanka13 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
This is probably the best. It is really incredible to see the things ancient Sinhalese have done in the past. This proves that, their civilization in not surpassed by any other civilizations in the world. They have produced different shapes of bricks to shape up the huge pillars of the building. We still can see about 55ft height of the ruins of this building, built by king Parakramabahu 1153-1186 AD.
Written 5 November 2014
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Krish Sri Lanka
Negombo, Sri Lanka235 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
this ruined building also a similar place like thivanka image house. This is a another construction by greater king maha parakramabahu. A big standing buddha statue about 42 feet in height. But the head is missing because of Chola invasion. chronicles saying this building also decorated by beautiful paintings and this was a 5 storey building. still can see the steps to the upper flows of the building. when leaving the shrine the devotees can leave without turning their back to the Buddha statue. It is a convention maintained by Buddhist devotees.
don't miss this place
don't miss this place
Written 30 May 2014
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1LifeStand
Colombo, Sri Lanka5,302 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
Carved from a single large block of stone during the period of King Parakramabahu. The Buddha statue is made out of clay bricks and has been over 41 ft in height. A human being standing next to it looks tiny compared to the size of the statue! The entrance to the image house has two enormous pillars made from bricks. The tallest one being 58 feet in height. It is thought that they were much taller prior to destruction and the building was made up of 5 stories. The steps to the upper floors are still visible.
Written 1 November 2012
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Thikeena
Colombo, Sri Lanka52 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
very amazing place and very much interesting to know about history,located in Polonnaruwa,
one and only building that has build without foundation,
must visit place while doing the polonnaruwa ancient city tour
one and only building that has build without foundation,
must visit place while doing the polonnaruwa ancient city tour
Written 27 April 2019
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K.A.S. Menaka Meththananda
Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka12 contributions
Jan 2019
This is a monastic complex that is said to have been established by King Parakramabahu. It is believed to have extended over an area of eighty hectares. The Lankathilaka image house with its colossal standing Buddha Statue made of brick is found here as well as some recently excavated monks' cells.
Written 4 March 2019
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SEs
London, UK25,868 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
This is an old Buddhist UNESCO site.A must see need a minimum of half an hour to visit this place.A site not to be missed.
Written 24 November 2017
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Millsman
Nottingham, UK133 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This was actually one our favourite visits in Polonnaruwa. The image house is quite different from the other temples we visited - almost a bit raiders of the lost arch! The giant Buddha is made from clay bricks and, whilst quite weathered, it is still stunning to see. The light also shines around the image house and it's along corridor in a unique way and gives it a majestic feel.
Written 21 August 2017
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