Kandy Lake with fountain and Walakulu Wall, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda, features a central fountain and is surrounded by the iconic white Walakulu Wall barrier, with visitors strolling along the promenade in the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Historic Waters in the Hill Country
Kandy Lake sits at the heart of Sri Lanka's last royal capital, built in 1807 by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. The artificial lake spans approximately 19 hectares and remains a centerpiece of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
The Clouds Wall Legacy
The distinctive white barrier lining the lake is the Walakulu Wall, or Clouds Wall, featuring traditional Kandyan architectural motifs that have become synonymous with the city's identity.
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