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Chill out at a heritage hospital

Hidden by the high-rise buildings clustered in the bustling streets of Fort, lies a jewel of Sri Lanka’s past. Facing the towering concrete and glass facade of the twin towers of the World Trade Centre is a planed saffron structure that is rightfully a heritage site. The Old Dutch Hospital was constructed all of four centuries ago and is a resounding reminder of 17th century Dutch architecture with high ceilings, thick walls, large wide windows and terracotta tiled floors.

 

Ananda College gets an anniversary crown

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a commemorative frosted proof coin for the 125th anniversary of Ananda College, the very first commemorative coin issued for a school anniversary. With the crown size of a Buddha Jayanthi Rs 5 coin, it is struck with one ounce of sterling silver.


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