The Old Parliament Building, now houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo Fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President’s House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building. The Neo-Baroque-style building was built during the British colonial era to house the Legislative Council of Ceylon and was an idea of Sir Henry McCallum. The building was opened on 29 January 1930 by Governor Sir Herbert Stanley; a year later it was taken over by the State Council of Ceylon for its use, who were tenants of the building until 1947, when the House of Representatives was formed with the onset of selfrule. Following the adoption of a republican constitution in 1972, the National State Assembly convened in the building until 1977, when it was renamed the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Spiritual tranquility is a rare phenomenon in the busy streets of Colombo city, yet standing tall spreading the soothing praying sounds and spiritual tranquility is the architectural wonder of Islamic religion the Red Musjid. Built in early 20th century, the red Musjid is one of the finest arts in Colombo with theme in red and white stripped painting to its architectural designs. As the mixture of Indu-saracenic, Indu-saracenic, Indian, gothic and neo-classics well as the British Colonial architectural styles, the red Musjid has various names denoted to its beauty; such as , Rathu Palli, Samman Kottu Palli, Red Mosque. The inspiration for this religious architecture was the pomegranate fruit. With the pomegranate as its base shape, the domestic, ceilings, harem windows the wooden carvings of pillars, the bright chandelier eventuate the shrine's profile.
Kumari Ella is a charming waterfall located in the Colombo district, specifically near Avissawella. Kumari Ella stands at a modest 4 meters (approximately 13 feet) tall.According to local folklore, the waterfall is named after Princess Kumari, the daughter of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe. Legend has it that she tragically drowned in these waters. It's relatively easy to reach Kumari Ella, making it a popular destination for visitors. There's a deep plunge pool at the base of the waterfall, but be cautious—it can be dangerous for swimming.
Ganegoda Katharagama Dewalaya is a significant historical site situated between the Mahaweli River and the Nillambe Stream in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The Devalaya was built during the Gampola era and is associated with the Kandyan period. It stands amidst a paddy field on a beautiful plateau. Dikgeya - The outer chamber, Antharalaya - The inner chamber, Garbha Vimanaya - The sanctum, Atuwa - The kitchen, Palle Devalaya - A subsidiary shrine are the composite structure of the Dewalaya. It's believed that King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe offered his golden head ornament and jewelry box to this temple. The temple holds cultural and religious importance, and its serene surroundings make it a peaceful place to visit. Legends connect it to significant events, including a vow taken by King Rajasinghe II before the Battle of Gannoruwa against the Portuguese invaders.
