Wales Park, Royal park in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Wales Park is a green space on a hill in Kandy with paths that lead over Kandy Lake and the city below. The park has different areas to explore, from walkways to viewing points that offer wide vistas.
The site was originally royal grounds and was turned into a public park by Herbert Wace in the 1880s. This transformation took place under British rule and marked a turning point in the site's history.
The park takes its name from the Prince of Wales and marks the connection between Sri Lanka and Britain during the colonial period. Visitors today use it as a place to walk and rest while taking in views of the city below.
The park is accessible daily and has marked paths that are easy to explore on foot. Wear comfortable shoes as some sections go uphill or downhill.
A Japanese gun from World War II stands here, surrounded by lion statues and protected by a small moat. This artifact was given to the park by Lord Mountbatten and recalls a lesser-known part of local history.
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