Beside the broad, green Independence Square, this temple-like pavilion was built to mark Sri Lanka’s 1948 independence from Britain. It's loosely based on Kandy’s Audience Hall, which in turn was influenced by the mandapas (columned halls) found in Hindu temples.
Independence Memorial Hall
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