Kurunegala · North Western
Panduwasnuwara Archaeological Site
A quieter medieval archaeological landscape with ruins, religious remains and a regional museum nearby.
Morning or late afternoon for a cooler walk
Check current Department of Archaeology arrangements
Check current archaeology-site opening/access before travel
Varies by transport and current site arrangements
Before you go
A spread-out archaeological landscape in Kurunegala District with ruins connected to Sri Lanka’s medieval history.
Why this place matters
Panduwasnuwara preserves a broad archaeological landscape associated with Sri Lanka’s medieval period. The Department of Archaeology also maintains a regional museum in the area, where antiquities from excavations and the wider region are displayed.
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