The Wales Park

Ven Imbulpitiye Dhammapala Thero Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka

The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

Visiting Wales Park

  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve
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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve

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The Wales Park, also known as Royal Palace Park, is a scenic hilltop park in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offering panoramic views of Kandy Lake and the city. Originally established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, it was later renamed by the British in honor of the Prince of Wales.

Historical Significance

The park was built on Castle Hill, the former site of a royal palace. In 1880, Herbert Wace, the Government Agent of the Central Province, restored the neglected site and developed it into a public park.

Key Features

  • Japanese Field Gun: Captured by the British in Burma during World War II, presented to Kandy by Lord Mountbatten.
  • Walking Trails & Greenery: Offers peaceful paths surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Sunset Views: A popular spot for watching the sunset over Kandy.

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  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nearby Attractions: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Udawattakele Forest Reserve