6 days ago · Known as the “City of Gems”, Ratnapura is Sri Lanka’s chief hub for precious and semi-precious stones, nestled in the lush southwestern part of the island. This historic town is …

101 Km Southeast of Colombo, Ratnapura – The City of Gems is also the gateway to the hill country from the Southern plains. The scenic route takes you passing paddy fields, rubber …

Apr 22, 2024 · Ratnapura is renowned for producing some gorgeous gems worldwide, with the Blue Bell adorning the crown of the British queen and the ‘Star of India’ samples. Visiting this …

Sep 26, 2023 · The Ratnapura Gem Market, located in the city center, is a vibrant hub where gem merchants gather to showcase their treasures. Here, you can find a wide range of gemstones, …

Jan 6, 2025 · Best things to do and visit in Ratnapura: explore the gem mines, visit the Sri Sumana Saman Devalaya temple and enjoy the local traditions.

Ratnapura is a Sanskrit word, meaning the city of gems. Here they excerpt rubies, sapphires, and other precious stones. The city life revolves completely around the extraction and trade of …

Ratnapura is home to some of the most famous and valuable gems in the world, such as sapphires, rubies, cat's eyes, alexandrites, and moonstones. You can visit the following …

Feb 20, 2025 · Ratnapura, aptly named “City of Gems” in Sinhala, is the heart of Sri Lanka’s famed gem industry. For centuries, this region has been the source of some of the world’s …

Gem cutting and polishing is concentrated in the town itself which also has three museums. The National Museum has a display of fossil elephants, rhinoceros and hippopotami which have …

Mar 5, 2020 · As well as being the island’s source of gems, Ratnapura also has large plantations of tea and rubber surrounding it and produces jaggery (palm sap fudge), rice and fruit. …