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One of the 14 islands
The Dutch Fort amidst 14 islands
With her tranquil lagoon opening out to the sea, Kalpitiya is one of the most beautiful destinations in the country. A cluster of 23 islands, 14 of which are major islands, enhances the appeal of this resplendent location.A few metres from the main town is a historic gem - the Dutch Fort. As we entered the main gate of SLNS Vijaya the naval Quarter Master greeted us and...
2019-03-23 18:30:00
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Shrine of Saint Anthony , Kochikade
The multi cultural Catholic shrine of Colombo
All Sri Lankans are aware of the Shrine of Saint Anthony, located at Kochikade. For decades this church has attracted thousands of devotees, especially, on a Tuesday. The simple shrine has positioned itself as a strong religious icon on the map of Sri Lanka. From the tourism perspective it is globally known as the Catholic shrine by the Colombo harbour. Yet, with all the...
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The renovated Seruvila stupa, after over thousand years in isolation which enshrines the relic of Buddha’s Lalata Dathu (forehead bone)
Seruvila: Legend of Kings
On our journey, in search of the beauty of Trincomalee, we spent another day visiting some ancient, historic Buddhist sites in Seruvila near Muttur in the Trincomalee district. We proceeded from the Somawathiya flood plain National Park, towards Seruvila, crossing the Ali Oluwa junction on the Trincomalee highway. Our destination was a unique Buddhist worshiping place,...
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