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Best Ways to Enjoy a Trip in Sri Lanka

October 15, 2021 By Teresa Te

Not many people know that Sri Lanka is a top tourist destination. It's a small yet beautiful country that boasts of amazing attractions and warm people. And to the beach lovers, the place is definitely a paradise. How then can you experience an unforgettable stay in Sri Lanka? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Beach Holidays, Tea, Tips, Travel, Villas Tagged With: colonial style villas, historical sites, holiday in Sri Lanka, meet with Sri Lankans, tea plantations

The Uniqueness of Koneswaram Temple

July 20, 2021 By Teresa Te

Sri Lanka is home to many Buddhist and Hindu temples. These religious places have a rich history and boast of architectural designs unique only to the country. The Koneswaram Temple is one of the famous Shivan temples in the former Ceylon worth exploring. Historically, it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, History Tagged With: Koneswaran template, most visited temple in Sri Lanka

British Colonial Architecture Worth Seeing in Sri Lanka

October 31, 2013 By Teresa Martinez

Sri Lanka was a British Crown colony between 1815 and 1948 so that should explain the presence of British-inspired structures even up to this time. While Sri Lankan architecture is largely influenced by Buddhism, the British presence certainly left its mark through some remaining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture Tagged With: British architecture, British influence on Sri Lanka, National Museum of Colombo, Old British Parliament, St. Andrew's Scots Kirk

Geoffrey Bawa’s Enchanting “Last House”

June 15, 2011 By Antonella

What a name- the Last House?! This enchanting villa is so named (only in Ceylon!) as it is the famous Geoffrey Bawa's last architectural masterpiece, if not his grandest. The Last House is located on the south coastline near Tangalle, a long six hour drive from Colombo- so we do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Luxury Travel, Tangallle, Villas Tagged With: colonial architecture, Geoffret Bawa, last house, Luxury Villas, Sri Lanka Villas, Tangalle

Postcards of Old Ceylon

December 17, 2010 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 … [Read more...]

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

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