The Victoria Memorial Building (eye ward) was opened in 1903 as part of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. The Building was built in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897 and has followed the Indo Saracenic architecture. The use of red bricks and the arches is the fond works of Edward Skinner, the architect
Ambagaspitiya Ambalama is a 18th century wayside rest built on granite pillars in Mahara Divisional Secretariat. The ambalama is situated on the Yakkala-Radawana road, 4.7 km from Yakkala. The ambalama is built with 12 granite pillars with a design similar to the Gallindawatta Ambalama few kilometers away. A half height brick and mortar wall goes around the ambalama with a entrance on the northern side. The granite pillars are decorated with various carvings. The stone pillars have peculiar carvings depicting the scenes of Ramayana such as the Hanuman with the chunk of earth with medicinal plants, which are all rare themes in Sri Lanka. The pillar top (pekada) is made of wood and is exquisitely carved. The roof is the typical kandyan style (doubled pitched hipped roof) and tiled with semi cylindrical barrel clay tiles (sinhala ulu)
Pasgama offers a delightful glimpse into traditional Sri Lankan village life, just 30 kilometers away from Colombo. From wattle and daub architecture to ancient customs, Pasgama immerses visitors in the essence of rural living. Explore the village hierarchy, encounter locals in authentic costumes, and witness their daily routines. Spicy Delights: Savor glorious spicy food, prepared with love and tradition. Kitchen Band - "kitchen band" village oldies and baila dramas performed with kitchen utensils as musical instruments. Natha Devalaya, an ancient building in Kandy with a rich history dating back to the 4th century.
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