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Templo de roca en Dhowa

El Templo de la Roca en Dhowa (en cingalés: දෝව රජ මහා විහාරය) es un templo protegido de Sri Lanka, situado en las montañas centrales de la provincia de Uva. Dhowa es un pequeño y antiguo pueblo situado en la carretera principal de Badulla a Bandarawela. Se encuentra a 210 km al este de Colombo y a 120 km al sur de Kandy.​ Es famoso por su gran imagen de Buda sin terminar, tallada en la pared de la roca, que se considera un ejemplo de escultura mahāyāna. El templo data de hace más de 2000 años. La zona recibió el nombre de Dhowa por estar situada dentro de un anillo de montañas, con un río que atraviesa la meseta. Historia Se cree que el templo tiene una historia que se remonta a unos 2000 años. Históricamente era conocido como Kumbaltissa Ariyagala Vehera, en honor a su sacerdote principal, que había proporcionado santuario al rey Walagamba, quien convirtió la cueva en un templo.​ Las obras del templo no se terminaron durante el reinado de Walagamba, sino que se completaron en su totalidad durante el Reino de Kandy. Fue declarado patrimonio protegido y monumento arqueológico protegido en Sri Lanka en 1996. Atracciones La estatua de Buda tallada en la roca, de 12 m de altura, y la puerta ornamental son las principales atracciones del templo. La estatua se encuentra en estado de ruina debido a su rápido deterioro.​ Las historias populares sostienen que la estatua de Buda a medio terminar fue tallada por el propio rey Walagamba mientras se escondía en estas cuevas durante las invasiones extranjeras. Se dice que el rey abandonó la zona antes de poder terminar de tallar la estatua, dejándola inacabada. Pinturas Las pinturas de la sala del santuario han sido decoradas con arte de influencia del Reino de Kandy.​ Estas pinturas representan varias historias Jathaka. El dosel de la roca está adornado con pinturas de lotos y otras flores. Entre estas pinturas, destaca el Ath-Gon Satana (batalla entre un colmilludo y un toro). Se ha dado prioridad a la imagen de la cobra en la estructura del templo. La cobra aparecía en las pinturas y en la jarra utilizada para servir agua a Buda.​ Véase también Wikimedia Commons alberga una categoría multimedia sobre Templo de roca en Dhowa. Referencias Enlaces externos
Dondra Head Lighthouse

p4 Dondra Head Lighthouse (singhalesisch දෙවුන්දර තුඩුව ප්‍රදීපාගාරය Devundara Tuḍuva Pradīpāgāraya) ist der höchste Leuchtturm (englisch Lighthouse) in Sri Lanka. Er steht auf Dondra Head und markiert den südlichsten Punkt des indischen Subkontinents sowie die Grenze zwischen dem Arabischen Meer und dem Golf von Bengalen. Allgemeines Durch die Eröffnung des Sueskanals lag das damalige Britisch-Ceylon ab 1869 inmitten des internationalen Seewegs zwischen Europa und dem Fernen Osten. Da die geringen Wassertiefen der Adamsbrücke die Passage der Palkstraße zwischen Indien und Sri Lanka für die Seeschifffahrt unmöglich machten, musste die Insel südlich umfahren werden. Aus diesem Grund wurden dort in den 1870er Jahren drei Leuchttürme vom Imperial Lighthouse Service in Auftrag gegeben: Great Basses Reef Lighthouse, Little Basses Reef Lighthouse und zuletzt Dondra Head Lighthouse. Die drei Türme wurden von James Nicholas Douglass entworfen. Beschreibung Der 49 Meter hohe und achteckige Turm wurde mit Steinen aus Schottland und Cornwall errichtet. Nach einer dreijährigen Bauzeit wurde das Leuchtfeuer im März 1890 in Betrieb genommen. Das Leuchtfeuer hat eine Feuerhöhe von 47 m und zeigt als Kennung einen weißen Blitz mit einer Wiederkehr von 5 Sekunden (Fl.W.5s). Aufgrund seiner Bedeutung ist der Turm zusätzlich mit einer Radarantwortbake ausgerüstet. Zur Lenkung des Schiffsverkehrs ist südlich von Dondra Head ein Verkehrstrennungsgebiet eingerichtet. Siehe auch Liste von Leuchttürmen in Asien Weblinks Russ Rowlett: Lighthouses of Sri Lanka. In: The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, abgerufen am 14. November 2017 (englisch). Dondra Lighthouse. Amazing Lanka, abgerufen am 14. November 2017 (englisch). Einzelnachweise
Dondra Head Lighthouse

Dondra Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Dondra Head, Dondra, the southernmost point in Sri Lanka and is Sri Lanka's tallest lighthouse, and also one of the tallest in South East Asia. Dondra Head lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The lighthouse is near the village of Dondra, and is approximately six kilometres (3+1⁄2 miles) southeast of Matara. The name Dondra is a synonym for "Devi-Nuwara" in the local Sinhala language, "Devi" meaning "Gods" and "Nuwara" meaning "City". Dondra is therefore derived to mean "City of the Gods". History Dondra Head Lighthouse was designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglass, with construction, by William Douglass of the Imperial Lighthouse Service, commencing in November 1887. All the building materials including the bricks and steel were imported from England. The granite rock was supplied from quarries at Dalbeattie in Scotland and Penryn in Cornwall. The lighthouse was completed and commissioned in March 1890. The combined cost of erection of the lighthouse and the Barberyn Lighthouse was £30,000 and was paid for by dues collected at the Basses lighthouses. Lens Dondra Head was one of a limited number of lighthouses that were designed to house the large Hyperradiant Fresnel lenses that became available at the end of the 19th century. Four of these lenses were used in Sri Lankan lights, all made by Chance Brothers in England. The rotating lens however was removed in 2020 and replaced by a static flashing LED light which has reduced the visibility range of the lighthouse considerably. Features The lighthouse is 49 m (161 ft) high and contains 7 floors, 14 two panel yellow colour windows and 196 steps to the top. Dondra Head is also one of four international lighthouse in Sri Lanka. It was modernized in 2000, with the introduction of a Differential Global Positioning System and is computer linked to the other major lighthouses around the coast. See also List of lighthouses in Sri Lanka References External links Dondra Head Light Devinuwara Official web site Archived 2009-08-30 at the Wayback Machine Sri Lanka Ports Authority Lighthouses of Sri Lanka
Fort railway station

Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country. History When the railways first opened in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1864, trains terminated at Colombo Terminus Station, a now-retired station near Maradana. The earliest station to be called Fort was a small station, built in 1877 when the Coast Line was built. This original station sat on the site of present-day Secretariat Halt just west of today's Fort Station. The present Fort Station was opened in 1917, as a new central station for Colombo. This has been constructed similar to Manchester Victoria station. The station was built on land reclaimed from the Beira Lake. This project was part of a scheme started in 1906 to reorganize the railway within Colombo, where Colombo Terminus Station was closed and replaced by the new Maradana Station. This was ceremonially opened by G.P. Green who was the General Manager at CGR. Fort was added in 1917 to serve the city centre. The station was bombed by the LTTE in 2008. Location Fort Station is in the heart of the city, located next to Colombo Fort and Pettah and close to the meeting points of the A1 and A4 highways. The station provides access to businesses and offices in Colombo Fort, as well as the markets at Pettah. Fort Station is a couple kilometres away from Maradana Station, the other major rail station in Colombo. Transport connections In addition to providing connection between the many trains that serve the station, Fort Station also provides connections to bus services through the Central Bus Stand in Pettah. Colombo Secretariat Station, the city terminus for the Airport Express, is located to the west of the station, with no direct pedestrian connection. Services The station is served from the east by the Main line, which leads to several other major routes in Sri Lanka's railway network. Most of these trains terminate at Fort Station. The station is served to the south-west by the Coastal line, leading to Galle and Matara. Fort station is also a hub for commuter rail within the Colombo metropolis. Inter-city trains Commuter and local trains Continuity Station layout The station has a through-station layout, despite being the terminus for many services. This allows most platforms to serve both terminating and through trains. The platforms are oriented east–west. The ticket hall is to the north of the platforms. Trivia The station was used as a film location in the film A Common Man directed by Chandran Rutnam and starring Ben Cross and Ben Kingsley. See also Railway stations in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Railways List of railway stations by line order in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Railways References
Gare de Colombo-Fort

La gare de Colombo-Fort est l'une des principales gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka. Elle se trouve à Colombo, la capitale du Sri Lanka. La plupart des trains nationauxnt ici. Situation ferroviaire Histoire En 1864, quand le chemin de fer est apparu à Ceylan, les trains s'arrêtaient à Colombo Terminus Station, une gare aujourd'hui désaffectée qui se trouvait près de Maradana. En 1877, une gare dénommée "Fort" existait mais elle était un peu plus à l'ouest et était une gare pas très fréquentée. Service des voyageurs Accueil Desserte Trains nationaux : Sources Trains locaux : Notes et références Voir aussi Articles connexes Transport ferroviaire au Sri Lanka Gare de Trincomalee Gare de Kandy Gare de Jaffna Gare de Maradana Liens externes Portail du chemin de fer Portail du Sri Lanka
Коломбо Форт (станция)

Железнодорожная станция Коломбо Форт (англ. Colombo Fort Railway Station) является крупным железнодорожным узлом Шри-Ланки. Станция обслуживает железными дорогами Шри-Ланки, и каждый день отсюда отправляется много городских и пригородных поездов. Это конечная остановка большинства междугородних поездов в стране. История Когда железные дороги впервые открылись на Цейлоне (Шри-Ланка) в 1864 году, поезда доходили до конечной станции Colombo Terminus Station, сегодня заброшенной, недалеко от Мараданы. Самая ранняя станция называлась Форт и была построена в 1877 году, тогда же когда была построена Береговая линия. Эта оригинальная станция находилась на месте сегодняшней Secretariat Halt к западу от современной станции Форт. Нынешняя Форт Станция была открыта в 1917 году, как новый центральный вокзал Коломбо. Он был построен наподобие вокзала Манчестер Виктория. Станция была построена на земле, отсыпанной на озере Бейра. Этот проект был частью схемы, начатой в 1906 году для реорганизации железной дороги в Коломбо, где станция конечной остановки Коломбо была закрыта и заменена новой станцией Марадана. Вокзал был торжественно открыт Г. П. Грином, генеральным директором CGR. Вокзал Форт был добавлен в 1917 году в городскую сеть для обслуживания центра города. Месторасположение Вокзал Форт находится в самом центре города, рядом с фортом Коломбо и Петтах, недалеко от пересечения автомагистралей А1 и А4. Вокзал обеспечивает доступ к предприятиям и офисам в форте Коломбо, а также к рынкам в Петтахе. Вокзал Форт находится в паре километров от станции Марадана, другой крупной железнодорожной станции в Коломбо. Схема вокзала Вокзал имеет сквозную планировку, несмотря на то, что является конечной станцией для многих линий. Это позволяет большинству платформ обслуживать как конечные, так и сквозные поезда. Платформы ориентированы по направлению восток-запад. Билетный зал находится к северу от платформ. Услуги Вокзал обслуживает с востока Главную Линию, которая соединяется с несколькими другими основными маршрутами железнодорожной сети Шри-Ланки. Большинство из этих маршрутов заканчиваются на вокзале Форт. Вокзал обслуживает юго-запад береговой линии, ведущей к Галле и Матаре. Вокзал Форт также является центром для пригородных поездов в метрополии Коломбо. Здесь же необходимо менять поезда, если вам необходимо пересесть в северной ветки на южную.
Galle Fort Hotel

The Galle Fort Hotel in Sri Lanka is a 12-room boutique hotel, situated inside Galle Fort, Galle. The building was originally constructed in the 17th century, during the Dutch colonial period, as a private dwelling. Historical background Galle Fort was built on 16th century by the Portuguese. It was then taken over by the Dutch in 1640. The Dutch improved and modified the buildings inside with Dutch architecture. In 1988, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) listed Galle Fort as a World Heritage Site. In 1999 the Sri Lankan government lifted the 100% tax on foreign ownership, which resulted in Australian, Karl Steinberg, and his Malaysian partner Christopher Ong purchasing a dilapidated 17th century Dutch merchant's house in Galle Fort. They spent two years renovating the house, which is the biggest in Galle, according to traditional building techniques and using local craftsmen. The house was turned into a 12-room boutique hotel and named Galle Fort Hotel. The hotel survived the 2004 tsunami. In 2007 it was awarded the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards of Distinction, for heritage conservation. The citation included the following: This carefully considered transformation of an abandoned historic residential compound into a stylish luxury boutique hotel has evocatively captured the spirit of place of the colonial World Heritage fortified town of Galle. The restoration has been carried out with sensitivity to the historic fabric and the surrounding urban context, retaining the buildings modest scale and street façade. The removal of unsympathetic elements has revealed the original Dutch Villa and its later English architectural Dutch influences, while the elegant interior design and modern additions have added new layers of meaning. The restoration was undertaken using local expertise and craftsmanship. The hotel was the winner of 'Sri Lanka's Leading Boutique Hotel' at the 2010 World Travel Awards. In 2011 it was purchased by Colombo Fort Hotels, an associate company of Lankem Ceylon PLC, for $7.0m (USD). The Galle Fort Hotel is a member of the network Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Literature Warren, William; Gocher, Jill (2007). Asia's Legendary Hotels: The Romance of Travel. Singapore: Periplus Editions. ISBN 978-0-7946-0174-4. See also Galle Galle fort Sri Lanka portal References External links Galle Fort Hotel official website
Galway's Land National Park

Galways Land National Park is a small 27 ha (0.10 mi2) national park consisting of dense montane forest. It is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, approximately 2 km (1 mi) east of the city centre. The area was first declared a wildlife sanctuary on 27 May 1938, and later upgraded to national park status on 18 May 2006. The park was established to conserve the unique montane ecosystems of the region. The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka identifies both Victoria Park and Galways Land National Park as two of the most significant birdwatching sites in the country. The park is home to about 20 species of rare migrant birds and around 30 native bird species. In addition to its rich avifauna, Galways Land National Park preserves valuable flora of both native and introduced origin. The nearby Galway Forest Lodge is located close to the park boundary. See also Protected areas of Sri Lanka References
Kurunegala railway station

Kurunegala Railway Station (Sinhala: කුරුණෑගල දුම්රිය ස්ථානය, Tamil: குருநாகலை ரயில் நிலையம்) is a major station, situated in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is the 5th railway station on the Northern Line and 39th overall from the Colombo Fort Railway Station, at an elevation of 122.86 metres (403.1 ft) above sea level. The station is located 2.2 km (1.4 mi) away from Kurunegala's town centre. The station serves as a terminus for several trains, with all trains running on the Northern Line, Trincomalee Line, and Batticaloa Line, stopping at the station, however a number of Intercity express trains do not stop at the station. The station has one platform with several passing loops or sidings and a crossing loop to facilitate the switching of terminating trains. History The Jaffna Railway Commission report published in 1891 recommended the construction of a new railway line (now known as the northern line) from Polgahawela to Kurunegala and a survey of a line to Jaffna. The line would join the Main Line at Polgahawela Junction, allowing trains to run to the capital, Colombo. Approval to construct the line was granted in 1892 and the new line to Kurunegala officially opened on 14 February 1894 by Governor Sir Arthur Elibank Havelock. Construction of the rest of Northern Line continued, and on 1 August 1905, the first train from Colombo arrived at Jaffna Railway Station. Continuity Timetable See also List of railway stations in Sri Lanka List of railway stations by line order in Sri Lanka References
Navarangahala

The Navarangahala ("New Theatre"), in Colombo, is one of the main national theatres of Sri Lanka. History I. M. R. A. Iriyagolle, Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, laid the foundation stone for the Royal Primary School Hall on 11 November 1966. Specially designed for local drama and music which required an open-air type auditorium in accordance with Natya Shastra, construction took place between 1966 and 1969, carried out by the 4 Field Engineer Regiment, SLE. Funding for the construction and equipment came from the government and donations. Until it was built there were no purpose-built indoor theatres for the local arts, apart from the few open-air amphitheatres. It was officially opened by Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake on 1 August 1969. Following the amalgamation of Royal Preparatory School with Royal College in December 1977, Navarangahala became part of Royal College. Notable events On 22 May 1972 the House of Representatives of Ceylon met at the Navarangahala to finalise and approve the Republic Constitution, which proclaimed establishment of the Republic of Sri Lanka. References
Navarangahala

El Navarangahala ("Nuevo Teatro"), se localiza en Colombo, es uno de los principales teatros nacionales de Sri Lanka.​ Construido entre 1966 y 1969 por el cuarto Regimiento de Ingenieros del ejército de Sri Lanka como el Salón de la Escuela Primaria Real, fue diseñado especialmente para el drama y música local que requería un auditorio. Su fundación vino como iniciativa del gobierno y de simpatizantes. Hasta que fue construido no había teatros cerrados construidos expresamente para las artes locales, además de los pocos anfiteatros al aire libre. Véase también Cultura de Sri Lanka Teatro Referencias
Lionel Wendt Art Centre

The Lionel Wendt Art Centre is a major art centre and theatre in Colombo, Sri Lanka, dedicated to the memory of Sri Lankan photographic artist Lionel Wendt. It combines live theatre and art exhibition, with two exhibition galleries and two theatres. It is managed by a trust established by an Act of Parliament. History Early art exhibitions were held at Wendt's home, with the second and third taking place after Lionel Wendt's death in 1944. After his death, his brother Harry decided to open a centre in his brother's memory, but he died just a year after his brother. The construction of the centre was finished by their mutual friend, Harold Peiris, for whom one of the Centre's second galleries is named. The theatre portion of the centre opened on 12 December 1953, with the production of Maxim Gorky's "The Lower Depths", starring Iranganie Serasinghe and produced by E. F. C. Ludowyk. Performances in subsequent years included Ediriweera Sarachchandra's "Maname" (1956) and Chitrasena's "Karadiya" (1961). Board of Trustees Original Harold Peiris (sole life-trustee) Stanley de Saram Trevor de Saram James Naidoo Dr. Paul E. Pieris B. G. Thornley L. C. van Geyzel Current Ranil Pieris (Chairman) Ayomi Aluwihare Thivanka Jayasinghe Arosha Perera Jerome L. De Silva Angeline Ondaatjie Azira Esufally Centre facilities Lionel Wendt Gallery (Ground floor) Harold Peiris Gallery (Upper floor) Lionel Wendt Theatre (621 seats) See also Nelung Arts Centre Theatre of Sri Lanka Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre National Art Gallery, Sri Lanka References External links lionelwendt.org Aesthetic citadel of Ceylonese art
Centro de arte Lionel Wendt

El Centro de arte Lionel Wendt es un centro importante de arte y teatro en Colombo, Sri Lanka, dedicado a la memoria del fotógrafo y artista local Lionel Wendt. Combina teatro y exposiciones de arte, con dos salas de exposiciones y un teatro con más de 600 plazas.​ Las primeras exposiciones de arte se llevaron a cabo en la casa de Wendt.​ Después de la muerte de Wendt, su hermano Harry Wendt decidió abrir el Centro en memoria de su hermano, pero él sobrevivió a su hermano tan solo un año.​ La obra fue terminada por su amigo común, Harold Peiris, de quien toma su nombre una de las galerías del Centro. Una parte del de teatro del centro se inauguró el 12 de diciembre de 1953 con la producción de Maxim Gorki "Los bajos fondos". Véase también Cultura de Sri Lanka Teatro Referencias
Green Memorial Hospital

The Green Memorial Hospital is a non-profit hospital in Manipay, Sri Lanka. It was founded by Dr Samuel Fisk Green in 1848. It is a charitable hospital run by Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India (JDCSI). Education This hospital was the first medical school in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and was used by Dr. Green to train more than 60 locals as doctors during his 30-year tenure in Ceylon as part of the American Ceylon Mission. Green Memorial Hospital is the second oldest teaching hospital in South Asia. Patient care In the middle of the 20th century, it was a state of the art medical institution that served the rich and the poor alike. Due to the civil war, by 2004 the hospital was in a state of disrepair. It is no longer considered to be a premier medical institution in Jaffna Peninsula in Sri Lanka. Numerous repairs and refurbishment were begun in 2017. Directors of Green Memorial Hospital Partner institutions Manipay School of Nursing Mary Elizabeth MacCallum Scott, director of the Green Memorial Hospital, founded Nurses Training School, renamed the Willis F. Pierce Nursing School, now the Manipay School of Nursing to increase the quality of nursing in the region. Institute of Medical Sciences The Institute of Medical Sciences provides a neuro-rehabilitation service, a free medical clinic, the Gabriella Rasaiah pediatric program, a center for women's health, as well as educational programs at the Green Memorial Hospital. References
Hartley College

Hartley College (Tamil: ஹாட்லிக் கல்லூரி Hāṭlik Kallūri) is a provincial school in Point Pedro, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1838 by British Methodist missionaries, it is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools. The school is named after Wesleyan priest and missionary Rev. Hartley. History Methodist missionaries from Britain arrived in Ceylon on 29 June 1814. The Wesleyan Mission Central School was founded in 1838 by Rev. Dr. Peter Percival. The school is located at the current location of the Methodist Girls' High School. The school transferred to its current site in 1874. The school was renamed Christ Church School in 1912 and Hartley College in 1916. Most private schools in Ceylon were taken over by the government in 1960. Hartley College becomes a publicly funded school on 1 December 1960. Following arson by the Sri Lankan government forces in 1984, the school moved to Puttalai from 1985 to 1990. In 1989, the school appeared on a postage stamp issued to commemorate its 150th anniversary. From 1996 to 2002, part of the school was occupied by the Sri Lanka Army, and the school remains in a high security zone. In 2005, part of the school was destroyed by a grenade thrown from a motorcycle. Principals Notable teachers Notable alumni See also List of schools in Northern Province, Sri Lanka Notes References External links hartley.lk www.hartleycollege.org www.hartleycollege.com www.hartley.lk Hartley College PPA Trust