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.
Tomb of King Sitawaka Rajasinghe (සීතාවක පලමුවන රාජසිංහ සොහොන) is a historical site located on the Avissawella-Amithrigala road, close to the main road. King Rajasinghe I was a significant figure in Sri Lanka's history; Born as Tikiri Bandara, he led several battles against his brother-in-law, Veediye Bandara, ultimately earning the title Rajasinghe, the Lion King. One of his notable achievements was the “Bloody battle of Mulleriyawa” against the Portuguese army. Despite being equipped with more advanced firepower, the Portuguese were defeated by the Sinhalese army using their ancient fighting method called “Angam Pora”. The vast paddy field in Mulleriyawa reportedly turned red with the blood of the fallen Portuguese soldiers. Unfortunately, discontent among the Buddhist public and prelates contributed to the downfall of the Seethawaka kingdom. King Rajasinghe razed many Buddhist religious sites under the advice of his chief adviser, Aritta Kivendu, who converted to Hinduism. His last battle was with Konappu Bandara, who aimed to free the Kandyan Kingdom from Seethawaka. At the decisive battle at Balana, Rajasinghe's troops suffered defeat, and he retreated to the royal park at Pethangoda. Legend has it that he was struck by a fatal bamboo splinter in the foot, although this story remains subject to debate.
Nestle in the region of Negambo; the Thalahena Beach casts the most elegant atmosphere in a region where the fishing and fisheries are predominant solidarity for the locals to establish their livelihood. The thalahena beach is the beach where in such area reign supreme with its beauty, tranquility, space and the attractive offers including the very own seafood offerings from the locals hinting to the fact of Sri Lankan Hospitality. Due to many of reasons such as above, the thalahena beach became the paradise for accommodation offers who establish many successful businesses by the grace of the beach. Uniqueness * Tranquil and natural beautiful land * Spacious resting area and the best sea view at sunset.
According to Brahmi cave inscriptions found in Warana Raja Maha Vihara and Pilikutthuwa Raja Maha Vihara, those are temples located near to Maligatenna, it can be assumed that this vihara may also have been on abode of Buddhist monks
