You wouldn’t expect this beach town having a place with such diverse display of architectural mastery, would you? You’re in for a surprise. Richmond castle in Kalutara has marveled and inspired many by its sophisticated design and engineering.
This classic example of an Edwardian mansion is located so close to the city and bound to keep everlasting memories on its visitors. Not only for its grandeur but also for its tragic backstory.
The town is adorned by the touch of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. The master of tropical modernism. Anantara Kalutara Resort is considered to be one of his final projects which blends Dutch colonial architecture with a local touch and open spaces.
Kalutara Chaithya, a major attraction in Kalutara and the icon of the city, is one of the pioneering projects in Sri Lankan engineering. It is considered the Sri Lanka’s first hollow stupa as well as the first thin hemispherical shell constructed in Sri Lanka.
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Tucked away inland from Sri Lanka’s famed south coast, is a little garden seemingly lost in time. It is a…
The former country home of Geoffrey Bawa, a celebrated Sri Lankan architect, the Lunuganga Estate offers a fascinating insight into…
Travelling around Kalutara? Then take some time out of your schedule to pay a visit to Richmond Castle, an iconic…
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Of all the greatest places to see within easy reach of Kalutara, the Brief Garden still ranks on top for…
Just so you know there are 03 Richmond Castles in the world. To avoid any confusion what we are talking…
A perfect blend of the island’s colonial charm and the rich culture of Sri Lanka, Geoffrey Bawa completed his…
A rather curious structure that looks like a manor one would come across in England, Richmond Castle is one of…
A country home for Sri Lanka’s most renowned and beloved architect Geoffrey Bawa; the Lunuganga Estate covers an area of…