This prison was built during the British colonial period (1870-1876). The grounds of the prison were created by filling in the Bogambara Wewa (an artificial lake) and the buildings were designed by F. Vine of the Public Works Department of Ceylon. The design of the main gate and walls are said to be inspired by the Bastille. Prison was relocated ...
These are railway quarters built during the British Period. there are several other places (Mount Mary in Dematagoda, Colombo) with similar houses.Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 by Maleesha
The temples of Mahabalipuram, portraying events described in the Mahabharata, were built largely during the reigns of King Narasimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman. Most are monolithic stone structures. Some important structures include:Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna's Penance – a giant open-air rock relief.Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) – five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, ...
Monorail has seen by many, especially architects and architectural students as the epitome modern, clean, sustainable public transport systems. And as a must for any 'sophisticated' city. But they failed to evolve beyond their city symbol image in to some thing more useful and affordable.And now city of Sydney has said enough is enough. Sydney has demolished its monorail line.Images: ...
Monorail has seen by many, especially architects and architectural students as the epitome modern, clean, sustainable public transport systems. And as a must for any 'sophisticated' city. But they failed to evolve beyond their city symbol image in to some thing more useful and affordable.And now city of Sydney has said enough is enough. Sydney has demolished its monorail line.Images: ...
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