The history of Kotte Raja Maha Vihara dates back to the Kingdom of Kotte. During the reign of King Parakumbha VI (1415-1467) the construction of the temple was begun and completed in all aspects with the royal patronage. King built the temple closer to his royal palace, to do the necessary duties to the Sangha community. The vibrant pageant of the Vihara is an annual event that attracts large crowds to enjoy traditional dancing of the country – Kandyan, Low Country, Sabaragamuwa, and some modern items
Wolvendaal Church (Wolvendaalse Kerk) is a remarkable Dutch Colonial-era building located in the Pettah neighborhood of Colombo. In 1736, Governor Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff sought approval from the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to demolish the existing church (Kasteel Kerk) within Colombo Fort and construct a new one on the same site. The VOC initially refused, but Governor Julius Valentyn Stein van Gollenesse resolved the impasse. The new church was erected beyond the city walls in an area known as Wolvendaal (Wolf's Dale or Wolf's Valley). The site was chosen for its commanding views across the town, proximity to the entrance, and historical significance. Constructed in the Doric style, the church forms a Greek cross with walls nearly 1.5 meters (five feet) thick. It is made of large kabok (clay ironstone) mixed with coral and lime plaster. The high roof resembles a dome and was originally arched with brick, covered in blue Bangor slate roof tiles. Atop the dome stood a brazen lion symbolizing the seven united provinces of the Dutch Republic. Unfortunately, in 1856, lightning destroyed the lion and damaged the dome. Completed on March 6, 1757, the Wolvendaal Church remains one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in Sri Lanka.
Seethawaka wet zone botanical garden is located in Illukovita village, close to Avissawella. The easiest route to reach this garden is taking the turn from Puwakpitiya station. When you are driving from Colombo to Avisswella via high level, you will find the Puwakpitiya station at your left hand side. Turn right from the next junction, take the “Puwakpitiya-Thummodara” road and travel nearly 3 km, then you can find the garden by your right hand side. Currently this park occupies the land area of 106 acres. Even though they have some area dedicated for flowers, this park is mostly about trees. The rationale behind the launch of this park is to establish a center to conserve the highly threatened wet lowland forest flora for future generations
A vast array of naturally occurring plants, as well as indigenous fish and birds, live in and around this 3m-high Thambadola Ella fall in the Kalutara District. Take the road from Matugama to Agalawatte via Kitulgoda. At Polgampala, take the Kuruwita road eastwards for 0.5km to find the fall.
