Independence Memorial Hall Facts The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. The building was designed by a group of eight notable architects led by Tom […]
Ravana Falls Facts This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella. The Ravana Ella Cave lies 1,370 m (4,490 ft) […]
Gangaramaya Temple Facts Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. The temple’s architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. Gangaramaya Temple was the home for erudite scholars such as Ratmalana Sri Dharmarama Thero, Waskaduwa Sri […]
Facts About Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is a suburb of Colombo Metropolitan Region. There are 2 Divisional Secretary in the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia area: Dehiwala Divisional Secretariat & Ratmalana Divisional Secretariat. The Estimated Population of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 245,974. Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia covers 2109 hectares. Notable people of Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia: Chandima Gomes, Ranil Abeynaike, Uthum […]
Facts About Colombo Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The biggest and oldest park in Colombo is the Viharamahadevi Park, formerly known as Victoria Park, and features a large Buddha statue. Colombo Marathon is an internationally recognised marathon established in 1998. Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 […]