Changgyeonggung Palace (185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named “Suganggung,” but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its […]
Changdeokgung (99 Yulgok-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Kings and their ministers discussed state affairs at Changdeokgung Palace and residence […]
Sri Lanka Air Force Museum (Kandawala, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia) – located just 16 km. south of Colombo, this is Sri Lanka’s only national museum dedicated to the field of aviation as well as the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The museum offers a unique insight not only into the history of the SLAF […]
SigiriyaSigiriya — Sigiriya (a.k.a. Lion Rock) is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. […]
Sacred Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy) — the sacred Temple of the Tooth in the historic city of Kandy houses one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics and draws followers of the Buddhist faith from all over the world. The Royal Complex situated around the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake – […]
Royal Palace of Kandy (Sri Dalada Veediya & Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy) — located 3 ½ hours (137 km. northeast of Colombo), this is a residual remnant of the past dating as far back as the 14th century. The Royal Palace of the Kandyan Kingdom lies tucked away near the valleys of Kandy as reminiscence […]
Polonnaruwa – located 5 hours (228 km. northeast of Colombo, Polonnaruwa was established as the capital after Anuradhapura had been invaded in the late 10th century. Under King Parakramabu, who ruled in the late 11th century, Polonnaruwa became a magnificent walled city. He built the vast reservoir, Parakrama Samudra (the Sea of Parakrama) still in […]
National Museum of Colombo (Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo) – this museum is an Italian architecture colonial type mansion which was founded by the British governor of Ceylon at that time, Sir William Henry Gregory. This treasure house is the Sri Lanka’s most prestigious, oldest and largest museum. This museum is an Italian architecture colonial […]
Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Temple (Kelaniya, Colombo) – located 10 km away from the heart of Colombo is the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Temple. The ancient chronicle ‘Mahavamsa’ states that on the eighth year following enlightenment; the Buddha visited Kelaniya with 500 Bikkhus (Monks) on the invitation of King Maniakkhikha to preach the dhamma. A stupa(hemispherical structure […]
Villa Escudero Museum (AH26, Quezon) – for those interested in seeing Rights outsider of Manila, this museum is not a bad start. Located two hours southeast of Manila via car, an historic colonial plantation, displaying rural life as it was in the 1800’s. Villa Escudero is set amidst beautiful scenery with volcanic mountains, rows of […]