I Love Ceylon

14/08/2026

Check out our latest video on the N**i Who Built Ceylon's Zoo today.

# The German Who Captured 1,000 Elephants in CeylonHe captured mo...

14/08/2026

Sri Lanka, reimagined as retro posters. ✨🌴

From the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella to the golden sands of Unawatuna and Weligama, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, and the timeless charm of Galle Fort — five icons of the island, brought to life in vintage-inspired art by Mahen Chanmugam.

Buy your posters via the link in our story.

Visit us at our shops in Ella, Ahangama, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Galle Fort and Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel — or shop the full collection at iloveceylon.com.

04/08/2026

For ten nights each Esala full moon period, Kandy doesn't sleep. Families claim their spots on the kerb by early afternoon. When the streets go dark, the drummers arrive — and behind them a procession of elephants, dancers and fire performers march through this city as they have done for centuries.

Our Kandy Perahera Posters are a tribute to those nights. Tuskers in crimson and gold caparisons moving slowly past the Temple of the Tooth. Kandyan dancers in silver headdress, arms outstretched against a yellow sky. Masked figures mid-step, and the white-clad drummers who set the whole procession moving.

Each poster highlights the timeless charm of Sri Lanka's most famous pageant.

Explore our Kandy Perahera posters via the link in our story.

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28/07/2026

How did a small tropical island build one of the world's greatest railway systems?

This documentary tells the complete story of the Ceylon Government Railway (CGR), from its beginnings under British colonial rule in the 1840s to the modern Sri Lanka Railways.

Discover how coffee plantations created the need for a railway, why engineer William Frederick Faviell faced one of the toughest railway construction projects in the British Empire, and how the railway transformed Sri Lanka's economy through the tea industry.

Travel through the breathtaking hill country, explore Pattipola—the highest broad-gauge railway station in the world—and learn about legendary figures such as B.D. Rampala, whose leadership modernized the railway.

Follow for more documentaries about Sri Lankan history, railways, wildlife, culture and forgotten stories.

How did a small tropical island build one of the world's greatest r...

22/07/2026

Something exciting is on the way 👀 Here’s a quick sneak peek of our upcoming video!

21/07/2026

Real words from real customers ❤️

From handcrafted postcards and vintage-inspired posters to magnets and bookmarks, these reviews capture what makes I Love Ceylon a must-visit shop in Sri Lanka. Thank you to every visitor who has taken a little piece of Ceylon home with them 🇱🇰

16/07/2026

Our customers said it better than we ever could...

From Travel Posters of Sigiriya and the Nine Arch Bridge to Postcards, Magnets, Mugs, Beach and Surf Apparel, I Love Ceylon Shops have become a favourite stop for travellers looking to carry a piece of Sri Lanka. Beautiful artwork, plastic-free packaging, worldwide shipping, and warm and friendly staff — these are the reasons why our visitors keep coming back... and telling the world about us. Every review reminds us why we do what we do.

Come find your own little piece of Sri Lanka — come visit us at Ella, Ahangama, Mirissa, Galle Fort, Unawatuna, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, or shop online at iloveceylon.com.

14/07/2026

Classic Ceylon Travel Posters - 1938 to 1948

In 1938, the Ceylon Government Tourist Bureau held a competition to choose the best posters that highlighted the beauty of Ceylon. A decade later, in 1948, they held another poster competition. Two Ceylonese artists, G. S. Fernando and C. K. L Samarasinha, won every prize. This was the golden era of Poster design in Ceylon when her beauty was captured not through a camera lens, but through the brush and a lithographic press.

Explore our Classic Ceylon Travel Poster Collection via the link in our story. These are more than posters — they're a piece of Ceylon's story, lovingly reproduced for your walls today.

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09/07/2026

Long before Sri Lanka became a destination for adventurous travellers, Ceylon had already earned its place in the hearts of those who explored it. From ancient rock fortresses and colonial-era forts to misty mountain trails and legendary surf breaks, it has always been a memorable place to visit.

Our bestselling Ceylon Destinations Collection is a tribute to your memories that will stay with you long after the journey ends. Watching the sunrise from Sigiriya. A golden evening stroll along the ramparts of Galle Fort. The strenuous climb to Ella Rock. The perfect wave in Arugam Bay. These are the memories you'll find yourself returning to time and time again.

Each piece blends the timeless charm of vintage travel posters with a style that's unmistakably Sri Lankan.

Explore the full Ceylon Poster Collection via the link in our story.

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07/07/2026

Long before Instagram, Ceylon was already selling the dream — Sun-drenched golden beaches, swaying palms and spectacular sunsets. Our Ceylon Beaches Collection evokes these memories that inspired generations of travellers to visit Sri Lanka. A stroll under the coconut trees at sunset. Catch a wave off the south coast. A lazy afternoon spent on the sand with not a care in the world!. Our collection is designed and illustrated by the I Love Ceylon Team, blending that classic retro travel-poster look with something uniquely Sri Lankan.

Explore our full Ceylon Poster Collection via the link in our story.

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