The Love Story Behind Mount Lavinia Hotel – By Bhanuka – eLanka The Mount Lavinia Hotel, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks, carries within its walls a love story as timeless as the waves that crash upon its shores. This romantic tale revolves around Sir Thomas Maitland, a British Governor of Ceylon, and a local dancer named Lovinia Aponsuwa. Their forbidden romance has become a legend, adding a touch of mystique to the grand colonial architecture of the hotel. Sir Thomas Maitland arrived in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) in 1805 to assume the role of Governor. Tasked with administering the island during a politically turbulent era, he established his official residence on a rocky promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean. This site, known as “Mount Lavinia,” would later become the foundation for the famous hotel. During his tenure, Maitland attended a cultural performance where he first laid eyes on Lovinia ...
Nov 16, 2024
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Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan
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