Sri Lanka best Bawa architecture properties to visit - do a tour?
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The Bawa circuit: (1) Number 11, Colombo (his actual Colombo house - now boutique guesthouse, book overnight or tour by appointment). (2) Lunuganga (Bentota - his country estate, day tours daily, restored gardens, main house tour, cafe). (3) Blue Water Hotel Wadduwa (his lifestyle vision at scale, book a room). (4) Kandalama Heritance (his most iconic hotel - blends into a rock cliff overlooking Sigiriya). (5) Bentota Beach Hotel (colonial-era conversion). (6) Jetwing Lighthouse Galle (his final major project). Doable as a 5-day Bawa itinerary.
Lunuganga is essential - tours 9:30am and 2pm daily, 2500 LKR entry, self-guided or with staff commentary. Cafe on premises. Combine with Bentota Beach Hotel lunch. Kandalama Heritance the most jaw-dropping working property - book a room minimum 1 night.
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