Bawa Gardens and Architecture Tour

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Bawa Gardens and Architecture Tour

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4 Hours

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1 to 8 people

English

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Trip Overview

Overview
Geoffrey Bawa is Sri Lanka’s most prolific and influential architect. His work has had a tremendous impact upon architecture throughout Asia and is unanimously acclaimed by connoisseurs of architecture worldwide. You will learn so much about his architectural designs and landscaping during this half day tour.

Highlights:

Opportunity to learn about one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned architects
Guided tour through the beautiful tropical modernist countryside home of Bawa

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1:

8:30 am - You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to visit Lunuganga Gardens

9:00 am - You will be introduced to the life and times of the late Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned architects. Every turn and every bend in Bawa’s country home is an interesting experience. The Garden tour consists of all the highlights of the Lunuganga Park. Each building, Monument, pot or statue has a meaning, a story behind it. You will enjoy a pure cup of Ceylon tea or coffee during this visit.

10:45 am - Arrive at the Brief garden. Developed over a period of fifteen years by Bevis Bawa, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and the elder brother of famed architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the garden is aesthetically laid out on five acres of land and is noted for its lush vegetation. The wide variety of tropical trees, plants and sculptures that dot the garden is a true representation of all the energies that Bevis put into Brief.

11:45 am - You will be taken back to your hotel.

Basic Details

Start Point

Bentota

Finish Point

Bentota

Start time

8:30 am

Inclusions

Hotel Pickup and drop off by TukTuk
Entrance fee to Bawa Gardens
Tea & Coffee at Lunugangaga Garden
All government taxes

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (Recommended)

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