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  2. List of tallest structures in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The following page lists the tallest buildings and structures in Sri Lanka in terms of the highest architectural detail. Apart from the historical timeline of tallest structures, structures which are shorter than 20-floors (for habitable buildings) or 100 m (328 ft) (for non-habitable structures) are excluded.

  3. List of World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010. The Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are natural sites, the other six are cultural. In addition, Sri Lanka has four sites on its tentative list. The country served as a member of the World Heritage Committee in the years 1983–1989. [3]

  4. Architecture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .

  5. Category : Buildings and structures in Sri Lanka by type

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    Industrial buildings in Sri Lanka (2 C) L. Libraries in Sri Lanka (4 C, 3 P) M. Military installations of Sri Lanka (9 C) Monuments and memorials in Sri Lanka (3 C ...

  6. Sigiriya - Wikipedia

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    This site may have been important in the competition between the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist traditions in ancient Sri Lanka. In Professor Senarath Paranavithana's book The Story of Sigiri, King Dathusena is said to have taken the advice of the Persian Nestorian Priest Maga Brahmana on building his palace on Sigirya. According to ...

  7. Lotus Tower - Wikipedia

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    It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. Initially, the tower was proposed to be built in Peliyagoda, but the Government of Sri Lanka later decided to change the location. [4] The lotus-shaped structure serves various purposes, including communication and observation, as well as leisure facilities.

  8. Kandy Clock Tower - Wikipedia

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    The Clock Tower was designed by Shirley de Alwis, one of Sri Lanka's leading architects at the time. [2] [5] De Alwis was the local resident architect [6] working with Sir Patrick Abercrombie on the design of the University of Peradeniya campus.

  9. Architecture of ancient Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The vatadage is considered to be one of ancient Sri Lanka's most prolific architectural creations; this design represented a changing perspective of stupa design independently within the island. [6] Early provincial vatadages have been in the form of a square [ 6 ] later it developed into a circular form enclosing the dagoba. [ 2 ]