St. Barbara`s Church
Construction started second half of 13th-century and completed 1905. Originaly in Gothic style, still some parts remain to this days, but later changed to Baroque style in 16th century.
Religious Places Gallery
A collection of temple, shrine, churches and sacred places photographs from the archive.
St. Barbara`s Church
Construction started second half of 13th-century and completed 1905. Originaly in Gothic style, still some parts remain to this days, but later changed to Baroque style in 16th century.
Christ the King Cathedral
In 1886, a parish was founded by French missionaries in the Apostolic Vicariate of Quinhon and the present cathedral was built in the Gothic Revival style in 1928 as the parish church.
Church of Saint Nicholas
Construction began In 1848, following the designs of a Greek architect named G. Metaxas. They were personally approved by King Otto, the Bavarian prince who ruled Greece from the establishment of the monarchy in 1832.
Munneswaram Temple
An important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE.
Munneswaram Temple
Symbolize omniscience, multifaceted attributes, and the ability to view the universe from all directions simultaneously..
Munneswaram Temple
A depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as a four-armed cosmic dancer performing the Tandava. He symbolizes the cosmic cycle of life, dancing upon the demon Apasmara, representing the destruction of ignorance.
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha`s relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere. It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu in c. 140 B.C., who became king of Sri Lanka.
Long Son Temple
Temple was erected on another hill in 1886 and after a large cyclone which destroyed the temple, the temple had to be moved from the hill to its current location.
Castle Chapel
An ornate Baroque chapel within the Valtice Castle complex. The richly decorated interior features marble-clad walls, ceiling frescoes, sculptures, and a black-and-white chequered floor typical of Central European Baroque architecture.
Maha Kali Amman Temple
The richly decorated entrance tower of Maha Kali Amman Temple. The temple features a traditional South Indian-style gopuram covered with colourful sculptures depicting Hindu deities, guardians, and mythological figures.
Polwaththa Sri Gangarama Rajamaha Viharaya
A beautifully decorated shrine hall featuring a long row of standing Buddha statues set within ornate niches. The temple displays traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist artwork, painted floral motifs, and devotional figures.