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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.
- Dance Hall
- The Master Bed Room
- Fanlight
- The Pope
The floor is of teak. A ventilator system on the floorboards catches the breezes of the Kaluganga which filter directly to the hall. The small balcony, a projection from the upper floor is a device for the location of the orchestra. The dining hall opens out to a corridor that has colored floor tiles from Italy and then to a closed meda midulaof wh...
The master bedroom upstairs had a special soundproofing device. A cross-section of the wall in the photograph gives a clear view of a cross-section where the plaster encloses a rib cage made out of wooden strips. This device had been copied from the cold countries, the mudliyar had visited. The entire room sans furniture still boasts of an intricat...
These had tinted glass with designs done in Italy the corridor upstairs opening into a broad balcony which gives a kaleidoscopic view of the front garden. A special staircase for the domestic staff is seen at the back of the house leading to the kitchen and the servant’s quarters.
The mudaliyar besides his yeoman services to his people is also said to have done much for his religion. A staunch Roman Catholic he is said to have been a close associate of the Pope. He is also said to have donated large sums of money for the development of Lady Ridgeway Hospital and also donated an estate of 81 acres known as “Ira Handa Yawa est...
Richmond Castle. 246 reviews. #2 of 19 things to do in Kalutara. Castles. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ A great insight into local history ” Aug 2023. A very interesting visit with a great tour by a local lady , wjo was very knowledgeable and passionate. By MarkJamesEdgar.
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Nov 10, 2017 · The Richmond Castle is located in Tekkawatta, Palatota in Kalutara South. It’s open for public viewing from 8.30am to 4.30pm on weekdays, except for public holidays such as Poya Days. Cost...
Apr 23, 2018 · The colonial mansion that astonished the foreigners by its grandeur and innovative architecture had an extraordinary person behind it. Read all about the history of Richmond Castle, Kalutara and the heartbreaks, sorrowful ending of the master of this exquisite abode.
Apr 17, 2020 · Richmond Castle, Kalutara. 1.4k Views. Richmond Castle is a 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.
Nov 12, 2018 · Built at the turn of the century, the Richmond Castle is an iconic landmark in Kalutara which showcases an eclectic blend of vintage photographs, Edwardian architecture, and more!
