Panduwasnuwara is considered to be the kingdom of king Panduwasadewa – second king of Sri Lanka. Many legends have woven around this ancient city including the story of Unmada Chithra- a princess believed to imprisoned in a tower shaped building.( Some consider this building as the palace) Still there are numerous ruins which reflect the proud history of this city. The canal around the city is believed to be a moat in which crocodiles were kept to get additional protection. Citadel wall about 1/ ¼ long and the stone inscriptions are important ruins. Remains of the palace, audience hall and shrines can still be seen inside the citadel. Reconstructed temple of tooth is situated outside the citadel as well as the bo- tree. The small museum which displays the items found in excavations such as coins and jewelry is little away from the ruins and worth watching. Travel along Kurunegala-Puttalam road (about 17km) up to Wariyapola town. Take Chilaw road from Wariyapola town which is on the left. Follow this road about 13km and the site is about 1 km from main road.
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