In Colombo, Sri Lanka, there is a multipurpose stadium called Sugathadasa Stadium. At the moment, football, rugby union, and athletics are played there. There is a hotel there as well as 25,000 seats in the stadium. It was opened on 16 December 1962. Renovated to increase capacity to 50,000 during 2024-2026. Sugathadasa Stadium hosted the South Asian Games in both 1991 and 2006. The bulk of the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup matches were also held there. Here were the 2010 IIFA Awards. In 2012, the Elite Football League of India called the stadium home. The Asian Athletics Championships were held there in 2002.
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.
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.
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