The religious history of Sri Lanka is the largest part of Sri Lankan history that deeply embedded into its culture and shaping the traditions norms and giving the inhabitants of the country the well founded calmness, serenity, the proudness and the sense of belonging in the modern era. Illustrating the spiritual aspects, showcasing the physical evidences of religions and their history is a intrinsic part of a highly unique heritage. And monasteries falls into such proud heritage where spiritual aspects of religions transcends the entire civilizations, in thus giving the monastery be the living proof of such tranquil heritage where spirituality and self actualization as well as personal enlightenment were not mere dreams. Transcending the natural world to accommodate the needs of humanity still while preserving the sustainability and maintaining well balanced natural adoption into a peaceful eco-system as well as still walking on the path of seeking the inner peace, the Monasteries are the best ever integration between the humanity inside a natural world, in architectural designs or otherwise. Madakada monastery or Madakada Aaranya Senasanaya is one of the best interconnected path of humanity and nature. Madakada Aaranya not only illustrating the tranquility of Buddhism but also welcomes the humanity into its embrace with open arms disregarding the barriers of humanity that device them from each other and the nature itself. Under the vibrant greenery of the forest safely tucked away and opened to anyone and everyone a silent gateway to illustrate the path to transcends, the Madakada Monasteries is a true relic of the Buddhist civilizations giving away the roots of spiritual tranquility. Nestle inside the forest at Ingiriya of Kaluthara District the Madakada Monastery is also famous for its name as Nachchimale Manastry, housing the ideal background with forest reserve, the rhythmic stream of water flow of a nearby branch cannel named Nambapana Ala, or also known as Nachchimale Dola, the gently swaying leaves of the trees and hosting over playful wind current has given the Ambiance to this area with its huge Flora and fauna seeking refuge, is one of the greatest destination if one is searching for the tranquility of mind.
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
Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower was the former lighthouse of Colombo. Located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha (formerly Queens Road) in Colombo fort was constructed in 1856-57. The lighthouse was deactivated after its light became obscured by nearby buildings and was decommissioned on 12 July 1952 and was replaced by the Galle Buck Lighthouse. The Khan Clock Tower was built by the Khan Family of Bombay. It is a popular landmark at the located at the entrance to the Main Street. The Clock Tower is roughly around 50 feet high
Gampaha, located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, is known for its pineapple cultivation. Pineapple botanically known as "Ananas comosus" is a crop of significant commercial importance in Sri Lanka. About 70% of pineapple production in Sri Lanka comes from Gampaha and Kurunegala districts. The pleasant taste and flavor of Sri Lankan pineapples contribute to their demand in both local and international markets. Pineapples have become a part of Sri Lanka's cuisine, despite being non-native to the island. Pineapples have become a part of Sri Lanka's cuisine, despite being non-native to the island.
