Bulugahagoda Ambalama (Photo credit: Google Street View)
Bulugahagoda Ambalama (Sinhala: බුළුගහගොඩ අම්බලම) is an old wayside rest situated in Bulugahagoda in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.
History
Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to accommodate
wayfarers who were travelling to distant places. They were also used as a
place for people to gather, hold meetings and serve as a public place
in society. During the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, Ambalamas were
spread all over the country.
The structure
The Bulugahagoda Ambalama is a rectangular-shaped brick-mortar structure with 4 square pillars holding the roof. The roof is covered with Calicut clay tiles. A short wall is built around the building with a wooden gate at the front.
Location Map
This page was last updated on 10 June 2023
