Richmond Castle, Kalutara

#3 among attractions in Kalutara

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Facts and practical information

Richmond Castle is an Edwardian mansion, located near Kalutara. Built between 1900 and 1910, it was formally the country seat of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena. The building is currently owned by the Public Trustee and open to the public. ()

Local name: රිච්මන්ඩ් කාසල්Completed: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 6°36'6"N, 79°58'30"E

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Riverside roadKalutara 12000 Sri Lanka

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Richmond Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kalutara Bodhiya, Kalutara Chaitya, Kalutara Stadium, Wadduwa.

1.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Spiritual
Kalutara Bodhiya, Kalutara
37 min walk • Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
1.4 miSW
Pagoda
Kalutara Chaitya, Kalutara
37 min walk • The Kalutara Chaitya is a Stupa located immediately south of the Kalutara Bridge in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. It is one of only a few hollow Buddhist stupas in the world and its interior contains 74 murals, each depicting a different aspect of the Buddha's life.
1.3 miSW
City hall
Kalutara Stadium, Kalutara
34 min walk • Kalutara Stadium, also known as Vernon U Fernando Stadium, is a multi-use stadium located in the centre of Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It is known locally as the Kalutara Park Ground.
5.5 miNW
Town
Wadduwa
140 min walk • Wadduwa is blessed with stunning golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles along the Indian Ocean. The warm turquoise waters invite visitors to take a refreshing dip or indulge in water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and jet skiing.