Abstract:
The topic of this dissertation concerns landscape landmarks with
special consideration of those of city of Kandy, which is a living
historical city of Sri Lanka still functioning with its special characteristic
features.
Chapter one of this dissertation concerns about the broad
spectrum of landscape landmarks with special consideration of world
famous landmarks due to their history and importance.
Chapter two concerns landscape landmark establishment and
there evolutions in relation to the cultural, social and political aspects of
Sri Lanka.
Chapter three carries out a broad explanation and study in
relation to Kandy, the historical city from its origin up to the current
period.
Special consideration has been taken in this dissertation
regarding naturally formed landscape landmarks in the City of Kandy
and the evolution of man made landmarks.
Chapter four aims to discuss the role of a landscape designer and
his involvement in changes to the natural landscape and the
establishment of new landscape landmarks of the future.
