Richman castle was built by planter P.M.R.A.D. Arthur de Silwa Wijesinha Siriwardana mudaliyar from 1890 to 1900. It is situated in 2 km away from kalutara western province Sri Lanka.This is a two storeyed building with 16 rooms 99 doors 34 windows.This mansion, the design of a mansion of India, was secretly obtained and built accordingly. All the materials needed to built this mansion have been imported from other countries.Since the owner did not have children, the mansion was assigned public trustee department Sri Lanka. At his request,after his death, this mansion was used as a children's home.The mansion is now open to visitors.
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| Staircase made solely of wood |
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| Inside the castle |
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