2 Notable Architectures to Explore in Western Province

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Western Province

The western province is in the Southwest of Sri Lanka. The Province is comprised of three administrative districts: Gampaha, Kalutara, and Colombo which is the capital city also the largest. The western province is famous for the large amount the educational institutions, it has the most schools in the country. The western province has a total area of 3,684 km2 and a total population of 5,821,710.

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Notable Architectures to Explore in Western Province

Colombo Lotus Tower

With 13 floors and height of 350 meters, Lotus Tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. Beside the magnificent structure the tower features a telecommunications museum, dining halls, luxury hotel rooms, and observation decks.

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Jami Ul Alfar Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as “red masjid,” was constructed in 1909. It is considered as one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka. The mosque went through expansion operations to accommodate 12,000 worshipers. The mosque is considered an architectural masterpiece, and it was built in the style of Saracenic, which combines Islamic and Indian architecture.

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