Places To Visit in Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city is arguably the most popular tourist destination of the island. The port city has a rich heritage, offering a merge of eras, potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Despite its small size, Colombo offers a varying selection of heritage sites, tourist attractions, delightful options of dining, shopping, entertainment and many cherished experiences.

The coastal city has a rich colonial heritage, and also some very scenic and popular attractions. Without doubt it is a beautiful place to spend a couple of days just relaxing, indulging in the local food, and leisure activities. A good collection of tourist attractions serves the purpose of sightseeing exploring the city and having a great time. The must-visit places include the Galle Face Green, the Beira Lake, and the Viharamahadevi Park, which are popular for nature-outing, picnics and also for you to spend some quality time with your loved one. The many structures from the colonial period and early history in Colombo are witness to the changing times are the treasures of today. Many of the structures have been transformed into museums that are definitely the highlights of the city. The Dutch Museum was formerly the residence of the Dutch Governor of Ceylon, the Maritime Museum, once and a Dutch prison. The many Buddhist temples in the city and country are simply some of the most beautiful sights. The, the most famous of these being the Gangaramaya, and the Kelaniya Raj Maha Vihara.

Besides sightseeing, Colombo offers amazing shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Shop for local handlooms. Indulge in the mouth-watering taste of a variety of sea foods and local cuisine. The best experiences include a fun tuk tuk ride, a visit to the bustling market, taste of street food, a round of golf or high tea at one of the colonial-style hotels overlooking the Indian Ocean. The capital city is the getaway to tourist places of Sri Lanka. Arrive at the airport and plan your holidays anywhere in the island country.

Galle Face Green

Galle Face is a 5 ha ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.

Independence Square

Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.

Seema Malakaya

Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century. Seema Malaka is a part of the Gangaramaya Temple and is situated few hundred meters to its east.

Fort (Colombo)

Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and the location of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the World Trade Centre of Colombo from which the CSE operates. It is also the location of the Bank of Ceylon headquarters. Along the foreshore of the Fort area is the Galle Face Green Promenade, built in 1859 under the governance of Sir Henry George Ward, the Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during British colonial administration. Fort is also home to the