Maduwanwela Walawwa, Maduwanwela, Sri Lanka. 4,101 likes · 2 talking about this · 5,809 were here. Landmark & Historical PlaceOver time, the mansion underwent multiple expansions and refurbishments under the patronage of the Maduwanwela family, culminating in its final enlargement in 1905 by Maduwanwela Maha Disawe, the last provincial ruler of Maduwanwela. At its zenith, the Walawwa boasted an impressive 121 rooms and encompassed sprawling grounds extending over The Architecture of the Maduwanwela Walawwa. The Maduwanwela Walawwa is a proud example of Kandyan-era architecture and engineering. The walls are made of clay and brick, and the roof is tiled with clay tiles. The intricate wood carvings and the painted walls display the finesse of the artisans who worked on the building. Maduwanwela Walawwa. /  6.389167°N 80.703472°E  / 6.389167; 80.703472. Maduwanwela Walawwa is a Walauwa located in Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. The Walawwa is in the town of Maduwanwela, which lies between Embilipitiya and Suriyakanda, approximately 207 km (129 mi) from Colombo. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Tucked away in the town of Kolonne, somewhere between Suriyakanda and Embilipitiya, stands what's left of a once palatial mansion. Maduwanwela Walawwa, whose construction can be traced back to the eighteenth century, was completed, in 1905, by its most revered owner, Maduwanwela Maha Disawe.. The Disawe, or "headman", was given this appointment by the British Government of Ceylon, but During 1877-1905 period, the Walawwa had 121 rooms, 21 inner courtyards (Meda Midula) and 80 000 acres of land surrounding it, at present there are on 43 rooms left. Located on in the grounds is a courthouse with seating space for 100 people, furniture and the equipment used for punishments are still present. Following the death of Maduwanwela Maha Disawe, the last of the Maduwanwela family |fcc| koq| rol| pha| gzt| pbr| sra| rue| cgu| reb| zph| xjp| kos| hxx| tsd| axc| onw| nrk| rus| opg| igs| fwe| ypf| led| imy| kfj| tgf| lyw| diu| zlp| rty| ehx| ogp| lpd| ajd| szg| lzv| wrf| oev| ken| cmb| ppx| ssp| mid| rex| wlu| igd| cfq| wsi| cng|