Tag: Heritage

A Swedish traveler´s experiences and observations of his tour of the northern and north-western parts of the country. Words Anders ...

Historical Pidurangala and Sigiriya soaring high against blue skies. The thick forest cover shrouds the flanks of Pidurangala in direct ...

Words Tatiyana Welikala and Swetha Ratnajothi. | Photographs Menaka Aravinda. During the week of Thai Pongal, the streets of Pettah ...

The grand Navam Perahera takes place this month as the majestically caparisoned tusker of the Gangaramaya Temple walks through the ...

Kelaniya temple contains intricate art and architecture that dates back to the Kandyan era and early 20th century.

Ketchimale is not exclusive to Islamic devotees. It is one of those shrines, like Adam’s Peak, where all faiths come ...

Wolvendaal Church: Spiritual landmark Wolvendaal Church was described by a former British governor as “the Westminster Abbey of Ceylon”. One ...

Little remains of the ancient city of Horowpathana, deep in the heart of Anuradhapura district, but if the ruins of ...

The National Trust – Sri Lanka, a non-profit, voluntary organisation that protects the rich cultural and natural heritage of Sri ...

Situated in the quaint little town of Dikwella in Matara is a temple that hides beneath it, tales of rich ...