This imposing building is situated at the heart of Cinnamon Gardens, Sri Lanka’s ritziest neighborhood. Nowadays, the Independence Memorial Hall is mostly popular as a recreational venue for joggers, strolling couples, students from the nearby university and families looking for a refreshing reprieve from the urban mess of Colombo.
The Galle Dutch Fort, located in the city of Galle in Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prominent historical landmark. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century but was extensively fortified and expanded by the Dutch during the 17th century. It served as a strategic trading post and a defensive stronghold for the Dutch East India Company.
Ruwanwelisaya, also known as Ruwanweli Maha Seya, is a prominent stupa (a dome-shaped Buddhist shrine) located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the country's most sacred Buddhist sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It contains relics of Gautama Buddha.
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri, also known as Lion Rock, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka. It is one of the country's most iconic and impressive historical and archaeological sites.