Friday, October 25, 2024

Bogambara Ex Prison, Kandy













This prison was built during the British colonial period  (1870-1876). The grounds of the prison were created by filling in the Bogambara Wewa (an artificial lake) and the buildings were designed by F. Vine of the Public Works Department of Ceylon. The design of the main gate and walls are said to be inspired by the Bastille.

Prison was relocated to Pallekele (one of the Kandy suburbs) between 2013 and 2014. Presently the premises is being redeveloped a s a cultural park. However the property remains underutilized at this stage. (From Wikipedia)

Photos  by Anuradha Ranaweera

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Railway Quarters, Anuradhapura









These are railway quarters built during the British Period. there are several other places (Mount Mary in Dematagoda, Colombo) with similar houses.

Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 by Maleesha

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Elamaldeniya Cave Temple









Elamaldeniya Raja Maha Viharaya is a cave temple in Pitabeddara area of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. This is one of the most scenic temples in the country. This temple was built by King Saddhatissa during the 2nd century BC in the Anuradhapura era.