Landscape landmarks special references to Kandy city

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.