Kadugannawa Ambalama
The historic Ambalama (travellers rest) at Kadugannawa
pass which had been in a dilapidated condition and on the verge of collapse
for a long time was restored and given a face lift recently. The Kadugannawa
Ambalama is said to have been built during the reign of King Sri Wickremerajasinghe.
It had been the most popular rendezvous of traders who transported goods
by cart from Colombo to Kandy and the travelers journeying through hard
terrain in the early 19th century, when motor vehicles were still unknown.
The continued requests made by residents of the area and the lovers of heritage
buildings to restore the popular Rest and conserve the historic building
seems to have borne fruit.
Articles
Ambalama at Kadugannawa
by Lionel de Silva
Created : September 13, 2009
Updated :
October 30, 2009
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