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Postcards of Old Ceylon

April 25, 2025 By Antonella

Looking at old postcards is a wonderful way to glimpse into the history of a place. Here are a selection of some fascinating ones sent to us by a Sri Lankan friend from Galle that truly reflect the beauty and majestic qualities of old Ceylon.

Temple of Tooth Relic – Kandy
Temple of Tooth Relic - Kandy


Watadageya – Polonnaruwa
Watadageya – Polonnaruwa

Rock cut cave temple –Dambulla
Rock  cut cave temple – Dambulla

Thuparama Image House – Polonnaruwa
Thuparama Image House – Polonnaruwa

Gal Viharaya – Polonnaruwa
Gal Viharaya – Polonnaruwa

Sri Mahabodiya- Anuradhapuraya
Sri Mahabodiya- Anuradhapuraya

Rankoth Stupa- Polonnaruwa
Rankoth Stupa- Polonnaruwa

“Kuttan Pokuna” – Twins Bath – Anuradhapuraya
“Kuttan Pokuna” – Twins Bath – Anuradhapuraya

Jethawanaramaya – Anuradhapuraya
Jethawanaramaya – Anuradhapuraya

“Sath Mahal Prasada”- Polonnaruwa
“Sath Mahal Prasada”- Polonnaruwa

“Thuparama Stupa”- Anuradhapuraya
“Thuparama Stupa”- Anuradhapuraya

“Samadhi Buddha statue” – Anuradhapuraya
“Samadhi Buddha statue” – Anuradhapuraya

“Sigiriya”
“Sigiriya”

Originally posted on December 17, 2010 @ 2:08 pm

Filed Under: Architecture, Arts, Ceylon, Colombo, History Tagged With: Ceylon photos, Ceylon postcards, historical postcards, old photographs, old postcards

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