Monday, July 27, 2009

Yapahuwa

Typical Weather : Warm and Sunny
Dist. from Colombo : 145 km

An ancient fortress and capital built in the year 1301, approximately 145 km. from Colombo, Yapahuwa is a rock rising to a height of 90 metres. Many traces of the ancient battle defences can still be seen, while an ornamental stairway remains its biggest showpiece.

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