Temple · Polonnaruwa
Vatadage
A circular relic house with carved stone steps and guardstones, in the old Quadrangle. It was built either by Parakramabahu I for the tooth relic, or by Nissanka Malla for the alms bowl.
- Best season
- February to September. October to January brings most of the rain.
- Time to allow
- 35 min (at least 20 min)
- Best time of day
- Morning
- Entry
- Fee charged (to confirm)
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families
Covered by the Polonnaruwa ancient city ticket (see the Polonnaruwa entry).