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Snake Charmer
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Not often you see snake charmers out of the tourist areas so it's good to see one giving the locals a bit of history and entertainment.

Palk Strait
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Channel 40-85 miles (64-137 km) wide separating northern Sri Lanka from southern India.

2004-12-26 - Tsunami Damage
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Pottuvil, in South-Eastern Sri Lanka.

University of Peradeniya
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University of Moratuwa
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Colombo World Trade Center
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The World Trade Centre (also known as WTC Colombo or WTCC) is the tallest completed building in Sri Lanka. Standing over 152 m (499 ft) from the ground, it ranks as the third tallest twin tower in South Asia. WTCC runs under the management of Overseas Realty Ceylon plc (better known as ORCPLC). ORCPLC is a part of Mireka Capital Land (pvt) Ltd which owns the Havelock City Project, one of the largest residential projects in Asia. The WTCC was opened on 12 October, 1997 by the former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga. The tower consists of two identical 40-storey towers, the east and the west towers.

Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Centre (BMICH)
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Sugathadasa Stadium
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Dondra Head
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Southernmost point of Sri Lanka.

Mahara Prison
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The Mahara Prison is a maximum security prison, and is one of the largest prisons in Sri Lanka. Situated in the old city of Mahara in the Western Province, it was built in 1875 by the British colonial government to ease the congestion at the Slave Island prison. It was used to house the prisoners employed in crushing stones at the Mahara quarry. Since its establishment, it has had a police post attached to it. The prison is administrated by the Department of Prisons.

'Pringiers House' by Tadao Ando
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By: pmoore66.
2010

University of Jaffna

Premadasa Stadium
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University of Colombo

Royal Colombo Golf Club

Apollo Hospitals Colombo

Bandaranaike Int´l Airport (CMB/VCBI)

Bogambara Prison
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By: Mike1989.
The Bogambara Prison is a maximum security prison and is the second largest prison in Sri Lanka. Situated in the old city of Kandy in the Central Province it was built in 1876 by the British colonial government under instructions of Inspector General Of Prisons and Police, N.R. Saunders. The oldest existing building in world heritage city of Kandy is also inside the Bogambara Prison, and presently it is used as the Carpentry stores. Gallows were shifted from Hangman’s Hill to Bogambara in 1876. Bogambara Prison is considered to be a rich archaeological landmark, it is also believed the construction of the Bogambara Prison has been done similar to the that of Bastille. The prison is administrated by the Department of Prisons.
Famous Inmates; Dr Colvin R. de Silva - Lanka Sama Samaja Party leader, anti-war movement leader during World War II and later a Member of Parliament.
Philip Gunawardena - Lanka Sama Samaja Party leader, anti-war movement leader during World War II and later a Member of Parliament.
William de Silva - Lanka Sama Samaja Party leader, anti-war movement leader during World War II and later a Member of Parliament.

Ancient City of Sigiriya
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Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and ruins of a castle situated in central Matale District of Sri Lanka. It is a popular tourist destination and also popular for the ancient paintings (frescos) very similar to the paintings in Ajanta Caves of India. It was built during the reign of King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) and one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Palaly (JAF)
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Viharamahadevi Park
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Welikada Prison
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By: Mike1989.
The Welikada Prison (also known as the Magazine Prison) is a maximum security prison and is the largest prison in Sri Lanka. It was built in 1841 by the British colonial government under Governor Cameron. The prison covers and area of 48 acres (190,000 m2). It is over-crowded with about 1700 detainees exceeding the actual member that could be accommodated. The prison also has a gallows (although not used since 1959) and has its own hospital too. The prison is administrated by the Department of Prisons.
Notable inmates;
D S Senanayake - National hero, independence activist and first prime minister of Ceylon.
F R Senanayake - National hero and independence activist.
Captain Henry Pedris - National hero and martyr of the independence movement.
Anagarika Dharmapala - National hero, independence activist and leading figure of the Buddhist revival.
Colonel F. C. de Saram - A leader of the attempted military corp of 1962
Bombardier Gratien Fernando - Leader of the Cocos islands mutiny.
Douglas Devananda - Tamil politician and a cabinet minister.
Suresh Perera - former Sri Lankan cricketer.
Sepala Ekanayake - Airline hijacker.
Sarath Fonseka - Former Commander of the Army and Chief of Defence.
Staff who led the army for a win against the LTTE.
Selvarajah Yogachandran - also known as Kuttimani was one of the leaders of former Tamil militant organization TELO,Murderd at Welikada prison massacre.
Nadarajah Thangathurai - one of the leaders of former Tamil militant. organization TELO,Murderd at Welikada prison massacre.

Koneswaram Temple
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Believed to be more than 2500 years old.

Colombo South Hospital

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
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Mahinda College
Featured in a Detour in Leg 9 of The Amazing Race 6

Kelanitissa Power Plant
The Kelanitissa Power Station is a power generation complex consisting of two separately owned facilities, located on the south bank of the Kelani River in the northern part of the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The entire power facility is capable of producing a total of nearly 500 MW of power at a given time, a significant amount when compared to the total installed capacity of nearly 3,150 MW in the year 2011.

SLAF Anuradhapura (ADP)

Galle Face Green

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katukurunda (VCCN)

Gangaramaya Temple
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Mannar Dutch Fort

Yugadanavi (Kerawalapitiya) Power Station

Chunnakam Power Station

Dambulla cave temple

Taprobane Island
Taprobane Island is a rocky private island with one villa, located just off the southern coast of Sri Lanka opposite the village of Weligama. The island was named after the old Greek word for Sri Lanka. The island was previously owned by the Count de Maunay who, exiled from France, fell in love with Weligama Bay. It was he who had the villa built on this tiny island. Another previous owner was the American author and composer Paul Bowles. Other notable people who stayed on Taprobane include Dutch author Peter ten Hoopen, who spent a month there in 1984 during civil unrest on the mainland, as well as Australian performer Kylie Minogue, who composed a song about the island inspired by her stay titled "Taprobane (Extraordinary Day)," and Watercolours-"Dark Island" composed by Jason Kouchak.

Grand Hyatt Colombo under construction

View from Colombo Lotus Tower (under construction)
Upon completion in 2017, this 350 m (1148 ft) tall tower will become the tallest structure in South Asia.
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2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck (world's deadliest rail accident)
December 26, 2004. At least 1,700 dead.

Kalpitiya fort
Built in 1667, on the spot where the Portuguese had a stockade and a Jesuit chapel. The walls are about 4 meters high and inside are the remnants of the chapel, a commander's house, barrack rooms, a prison and several go downs.

Randenigala Dam

'Pride' by Andrew Rogers

Fort Railway Station

Aluvihāra Rock Cave Temple

Jetavanaramaya
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The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa (a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics), located in the ruins of Jetavana Monastery in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Mahasena (273-301 AD) initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of Mahavihara, his son Maghavanna I completed the construction of the stupa. A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here.

Dutch Star Fort

Jetavanaramaya

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Kotmale Dam
The Kotmale Dam is a large hydroelectric and irrigation dam in Kotmale, Sri Lanka. The dam generates power from three 67 MW turbines, totalling the installed capacity to 201 MW, making it the second largest hydroelectric power station in Sri Lanka. Construction on the dam began in August 1979 and was ceremonially completed in February 1985.

Jaffna Fort
Jaffna Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1618 under Philip De Olivera following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. It was captured by the Dutch under Raiclop Van Goins in 1658 who expanded it. In 1795, it was taken over by the British, and remained under the control of a British garrison till 1948. As the only large military fort in the country, due to the presence of only government and military buildings within its ramparts, it was garrisoned by a detachment of the Ceylon Army.
With the onset of the Sri Lankan Civil War it came under siege on several occasions and was the scene of pitched battles. From 1986 to 1995 it was under the control of the LTTE and was recaptured by the Sri Lanka Army in 1995 after a 50 day siege during Operation Riviresa. Today it remains garrisoned by a detachment of the Sri Lanka Army with limited access to visitors and is under renovation.
Buildings inside the fort include the Governor's residence, Queen's House, Jaffna, the Garrison Parade Ground, Police quarters and several buildings from the Portuguese era.

Colombo Dutch Museum

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The One I (tallest building in Sri Lanka) under construction
The Ritz-Carlton will be 326 m (1070 ft) tall upon completion.
Construction is currently on hold.

Triangular housing pattern
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Located in the Southern suburbs of Colombo, this triangular housing pattern is called Lotus Grove

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Colombo Rowing Club

Altair Sri Lanka (tallest building in Sri Lanka) under construction
240 m (787 ft) tall upon completion in 2018
By Moshe Safdie

Martinair Flight 138 crash site

"Ascend" by Andrew Rogers
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Dania.
Made in 2005.

Colombo Barge Power Station

Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies
Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) is an institute for research and technology transfer in Sri Lanka. It is named after its founder patron, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the famous British science fiction author, inventor and futurist. The institute is mainly focused on conducting research in the fields of electronics, micro-electronics, telecommunications, information technology, space technologies and robotics, and provision of training for relevant industry professionals. It is one of the few institutions of this kind in Sri Lanka.

Independence Memorial Hall

Galle Fort

Upper Kotmale Dam
The Upper Kotmale Dam (also known as the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project, or UKHP) is located in Talawakele, within the Nuwara Eliya District, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the third largest hydroelectric dam in the country.

Royal Palace of Kandy
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The Royal Palace of Kandy is the last royal residence of the Kingdom of Kandy. The last King to reside in it was King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha until he was overthrown by the British in 1815 with the aid of Kandian chieftains. It was once part of a large palace complex.

Lankagama Duwili Ella Falls

Embassy of Germany in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Sima Malaka Meditation Centre

Dunhinda Falls

Asia Power Sapugaskanda

Temple of the Tooth

Drydock

Amparai Airport (GOY)

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Cinnamon Grand Hotel (4/21/19 Bombing)

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Lakvijaya Power Plant
The Lakvijaya Power Station (also known as the Norocholai Power Station after its location) is a large coal-fired power station in Norocholai, Puttalam, Sri Lanka. Construction of the facility began on 11 May 2006, and concluded with the commissioning on 22 March 2011.

"Rhythms of Life" by Andrew Rogers
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Dania.
Made in 2005.

Crescat City
2006

Fort Fredrick
The fort was built in 1623 by the Portuguese and captured in 1639 by the Dutch. It then went through a phase of dismantling and reconstruction and was attacked and captured by the French in 1672.

St. Anthony's Shrine (4/21/19 Bombing)

Ruwanwelisaya (oldest building in Sri Lanka)

Galle Lighthouse
Oldest light station in Sri Lanka

Mini World's End

Shangri-La Hotel (4/21/19 Bombing)

Galle railway station

Kalutara South Railway Station
Featured in Leg 3 of Velyki Perehony

Lak Danavi Sapugaskanda

Embilipitiya Power Plant

Kollupitiya Market
Featured in a Detour in Leg 2 of Velyki Perehony

Zion Church (4/21/19 Bombing)

Kalutara Stadium
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Homestadium of Blue Star SC.

Former General Post Office, Colombo

Baker's Falls

The Kingsbury (4/21/19 Bombing)

View from Adam's Peak

Polgahawela level crossing accident (4/27/2005)
35 dead.

Ratmalana Airport
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IATA: RML, ICAO: VCCC

St. Sebastian's Church (4/21/19 Bombing)

Bandaragama Post Office
Featured in Leg 3 of Velyki Perehony