The island of Sri Lanka is unique from an archaeological viewpoint, and her colonial history is one of the most colourful aspects of the island’s most recent heritage.
Railways
The foundations of the island’s modern transportation systems were laid down by the British, especially where the nation’s railways are concerned. The Kandy railway platforms are largely the same, and receive around a dozen trains daily.
Milestones
In addition to many roads, the British also laid down the nation’s first proper milestones, many of which still exist today, despite the prominence of the metric system.
Bridges
Kandy is a great place to see many of the bridges that were built by the British. If you’re staying at one of many Holiday Bungalows in Kandy such as the likes of Mountbatten Bungalow you can easily discover many such bridges through a casual walk.
Signs
When travelling around Kandy one can still discover many of the vintage signs that were placed more than a century ago during the early colonial days. One particularly notable sign can be found at a major bus-stop in Kandy, labelled ‘Motor Bus Halting Place’. These generally make for interesting photo opportunities during travels through a vintage city.
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