Lewella | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 7°18′N 80°39′E / 7.300°N 80.650°E | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Province | Central Province |
District | Kandy District |
Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) |
Lewella (the name means "blood sand") is a village and northeastern suburb of Kandy, in Central Province, Sri Lanka. It contains the Buddhist Lewella Meditation Centre, and a centre for the Jesuits. The Mahaveli River flows on the eastern side; a small bridge along Sirimalwatta Road, known as Lewella Suspension Bridge, leads across the river to the east.
Coordinates: 7°18′N 80°39′E / 7.300°N 80.650°E