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By Gayan Narandeniya
The medieval palace known as ‘Burg Eltz’, which means ‘Eltz’s House’ in German, is between the cities of Koblenz and Trier, Germany, on a hill overlooking a river. Since the 12th century, it has been owned by members of the Eltz family, an ancient German aristocratic family. It is reported that the 33rd generation of the Eltz family currently lives there. Another unique...
There will be no person who does not want to enjoy a bath in a natural stream while on a holiday. But as there are only a handful of such places in the Colombo District, many people have to spend a lot of time and money to go to a faraway place to experience it.
However, Nachchimale is a natural water body in the vicinity of the Colombo District to which the residents can...
There is hardly a person among us who has not been to a police station at least once in their life. But it is no secret that in the present society only a handful of police officers have created a somewhat negative attitude towards the police in society due to some actions.
Although we see police officers every day, and occasionally have to liaise with the police, many...
Katuwana Fort was built by the Dutch and is considered to be a very important location that separated the Kandyan Kingdom and the coastal areas. The Fort, which is believed to have been built in the 1690s, is located in the Katuwana area about 40 kilometres away from the city of Matara.
History
The Dutch conquered the coastal provinces of Ceylon in 1658. They were then...
Pigeon Island, about one kilometre from the Nilaveli Beach, a scenic beach to the north of Trincomalee, is a very popular destination for local and foreign tourists. Pigeon Island is one of the two Marine National Parks in Sri Lanka and has been designated as a National Park due to its ecological value. As it is a very popular tourist destination, a boat service is also...
By Gayan Narandeniya
The Assyrian Empire was a powerful state owned by the Mesopotamian civilisation in the middle of the Euphrates-Tigris rivers....
Michelangelo, a famous Italian architect, painter, and sculptor who lived during the Renaissance, considered ‘art’ as his wife...
Prisons can be considered unforgettable places when studying the political history of a country. The prisons where...
Wars waged for various reasons do not bring good results for humans, animals and the environment. The results of a war may vary...
Dancing art is one of the oldest cultural features that have captured the attention of Indians for centuries. Almost all the...
The unicorn, which entered the world through various forms of mythology for many centuries, became more popular in recent history...
Japanese art was a source that provided the basis for creating beautiful patterns that amazed not only the Japanese people, but...
Over the past decade, the demand for public telephones has been declining fast due to the use of mobile phones among almost...
Ekneligoda Walawwa holds a significant place among the many historical Walawwas located in the Sabaragamuwa province. As the...
There are several Walawwas in the Ratnapura District that belonged to aristocratic families for centuries. Among them are the...
It has long been established that the environment around us is wonderful as ever. What happens in and around the environment,...