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Construction of the church was started in 1874 and completed, after a long gap, in 1922. [1] The art and architecture of this church and a few similar other churches in Sri Lanka demonstrate the cultural amalgamation of the European practice with Sri Lankan art and architecture during the early years of the 20th century. [5]
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.
The Groote Kerk or Dutch Reformed Church is located within the Galle fort in Galle, Sri Lanka and is situated near the entrance to the fort. The church was built by the Dutch in 1755 and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.
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 .
Kruys Church or Kruys Kerk is located within the Jaffna fort in Jaffna, Sri Lanka and is situated near the entrance to the fort. The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and was one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country.
The church was designed by Major Thomas Skinner, an engineer who worked in the Public Works Department, in a Victorian Gothic style. [4] [5] The dominant feature is the landmark 37 m (120 ft) bell tower at the entrance of the church. The church is 32 m (105 ft) in length, with the roof of the nave resting on six arches. The stained glass ...
The church is regarded as one of the most prominent and oldest Anglican churches in Sri Lanka and is a tourist destination. [2] It is in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, in Dickoya, near the Nuwara Eliya District along the Hatton-Norwood road through the Warleigh Division. The church borders tea estates and the Castlereagh Reservoir. [2] [3]
Pages in category "British colonial architecture in Sri Lanka" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .