Bollatha Ambalama in Gampaha – ගම්පහ බොල්ලත අම්බලම
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Bollatha Ambalama lies at the 5th mile post on Kandana – Ganemulla Road. There are number of routes to reach this Ambalama, but to reach it from Kandana on Negombo road, take the Station Road from Kandana. Name of this road becomes Ganemulla Road after crossing the railway line. Continue on this road for 5 km. After passing Bollatha Church road on the left, the next junction is the road towards Walpola. The Ambalama lies at the corner of the turn off towards Walpola.
The Ambalama has been restored recently with brick and cement. It is quite small and has a single entrance from the Walpola Road. The structure consist of half height walls with 9 brick pillars which hold the roof. The roof is tiled with tapered semi cylindrical Sinaha Ulu tiles.
This ambalama was declared as a protected monument in 2002 under the antiquities act.
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Bollatha Ambalama
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Travel Directions to Bollatha Ambalama
| Route from Colombo Bollatha Ambalama |
| Distance : 25 km Through : Kandana Travel time : 45 mins Time to Spent : 15 mins Driving directions : see on google map |
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