The Arcade Independence Square is a shopping complex in the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka, housed in a group of renovated buildings including the former Jawatta Lunatic Asylum (later known as the Auditor General’s building) and the former Western Provincial Council Building. It was built as a part of the Independence Square Redevelopment programme initiated by the Sri Lankan Government. The building was constructed in 1889 at a cost of Rs 450,000. In 2012, the Urban Development Authority commenced the renovation of the buildings and special care was taken to preserve their original architectural features whilst adding modern technological features and amenities.
Nachchimale is the most famous area of Ingiriya. The Nachchimale port is a part of the Nambapana lake. Beautiful waterfalls, stone holes filled with clear water are a common scene. Numbers of foreigners and many local visitors come to visit Nachchimale to bathe and have fun during holidays
The oldest golf club in Sri Lanka is called the Royal Colombo Golf Club. It was founded in 1880 and is situated at The Ridgeway Links, also called the Anderson Golf Course, in the capital city of Colombo. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland has connections with this place, as does the Sri Lanka Golf Union, which is the body that oversees golf in Sri Lanka. Its length is 6560 Yards (6000m). It radiates sporting prestige and historical charm. With its lush, green course, it offers players of all skill levels a challenging environment. Its clubhouse, built in the colonial era, adds to its charm as a center for social events and competitive competitions. With a rich history spanning more than a century, the club is still committed to upholding its reputation for excellence and providing members and visitors with an amazing golfing experience set against the serene backdrop of its surroundings.
The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct. Built as a hospital by the Dutch, it has been used for several different purposes, over the years. It is believed to have existed since 1681, as recorded by German Christoper Schweitzer. The Dutch established the Colombo hospital to look after the health of the officers and other staff serving under the Dutch East India Company. The hospital’s close proximity to the harbour allowed it to serve Dutch seafarers. The most famous of all the surgeons who worked in the Colombo hospital was undoubtedly Paul Hermann, who served from 1672-79. Herman has been described as the father of botany in Sri Lanka.
