Richmond Castle
About This Place
Richmond Castle
Built between 1900-1910, Richmond Castle is a two-storey mansion blending Eastern and Western architectural styles, featuring 99 doors and 34 windows with intricate glass panels. The woodwork is preserved fresh, and the gardens hold a variety of fruit trees and marble statues. Located 2 km from Kalutara, it is now a tourist attraction and a home for underprivileged children.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 December to April
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Located 2 km from Kalutara town, accessible by road; close to Kalu Ganga River and public transport routes.
📖 Legends & Stories
Owned by philanthropist Padikara Mudali Nanayakkara Rajawasala Appuhamilage Don Arthur of Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena, who left the mansion to the Public Trustee for the welfare of children after an unhappy marriage without heirs.
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6.589000, 79.965000
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