Panduwasnuwara

[1] The remaining ruins of the ancient kingdom still can be seen at Kotampitiya area which lies along Wariyapola-Chilaw main road about 19 km (12 mi) away from Wariyapola town.

The current site has been identified as Parakramapura, the city of Dakkhinadesa, founded by King Parakramabahu the Great when he was the sub-king of the territory and called Panduwasnuwara presently.

Historical evidence proves that King Parakramabahu had made steps to develop the infrastructure and other common facilities in the ruling territory.

After a series of successful battles with his enemies, Parakramabahu managed to conquer the control of the entire nation and moved to Polonnaruwa where his new capital was built.

Among the ruins a palace, monasteries, image houses, dagobas and monks' living quarters, carved pillars, guard stones, and other ancient constructions can be seen.