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Ratnapura DIG office building: Ratnapura: Ratnapura: 8 July 2005: Two storied building at old fort premises [18] Ratnapura district court official residence: Ratnapura: Ratnapura: 22 November 2002 [7] Ratnapura Dutch fort: Ratnapura: Ratnapura: 22 November 2002 [7] Ratnapura Dutch fort: Ratnapura: Ratnapura: 8 July 2005: Two Thorana [18 ...
The National Museum of Ratnapura is one of the national museums of Sri Lanka.It is located in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and it was opened on 13 May 1988. [1] The museum building is called “Ehelepola Walauwa”, as it once belonged to Ehelepola Nilame, [2] a courtier of the Kingdom of Kandy, who was the 1st Adigar (1811 - 1814) under the reign King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last king of Sri Lanka ...
Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhala: දෙල්ගමුව රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Kuruvita of Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. [2] This temple is reputed as the hiding place of the tooth relic of Buddha during the ruling period of Portuguese in the country.
Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination. Tourism is a key industry that attracts international tourists yearly. Foreigners visit Sri Lanka to see nature, wildlife, historical monuments, and indigenous culture. In 2018, tourist arrivals peaked at 2.5 million, who spent a total of US$5.6 billion in the country.
It is located on the Kalu Ganga (Black River) in south-central Sri Lanka, some 101 km (63 mi) southeast of the country's capital, Colombo. Ratnapura is also spelled as Rathnapura. The name 'Ratnapura' is a Sanskrit word meaning "city of gems", from the Sanskrit words pura (town) and ratna (gemstone). [1]
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A bustling market city servicing most of the surrounding towns, many of the prominent gem dealers in Sri Lanka operate from this town. There is a route to Sri Pada from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Udawalawe National Park. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird ...
Solosmasthana are 16 sacred places in Sri Lanka, believed by Buddhists to have been hallowed by visits of Gautama Buddha. [1] These places of worship are among the most important religious locations in Sri Lanka, and are located throughout the country. [2]