approximately one hour away from Sigiriya, passing Minneriya National Park and Giritale Wewa is the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Once in Polonnaruwa, your list of must-see destinations should include the Polonnaruwa Museum, the Quadrangle (or the Dalada Maluwa), Gal Vihara, the Lankathilaka and the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks.