Discovering Kandy's Historic Heritage
Visit the Suriyakantha Art & Cultural Center
An idyllic hub for explorers, this art and cultural center offers an immersive journey into the rich heritage of the Kandyan Era.
Housed within an exquisite “Dutch-style” mansion, it harbors a captivating array of visual art, folk art, manuscripts, books, and historical records. A former university professor and director of the French Institute in Kandy, this visionary Frenchman’s passion for Sri Lankan culture led to the center’s inception and curation. Visitors are treated to a tapestry of insights, as this cultural haven unveils the past through its diverse exhibits, offering a profound understanding of the era’s history and traditions guided by the curator and founder Dr Jacques Souile.
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