Being the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo consists multiple local and foreign tourists attracted destinations which are significant in terms of cultural, religious and nature aspects.
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Must Visit Locations in Colombo
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2. Galle Face Green
A long stretch of lawn facing the sea,
making it ideal for a walk while
enjoying the sea breeze.
Open : Daily
Entrance : Free
3. Old Dutch Hospital
Oldest building in the area housed
with a range of good places for a filled
meal and some shopping too!
Open : Daily
Entrance : Free
4. Gangaramaya
Famous for its stepped wall of Buddha
Statues, it also have hundreds of stone
carvings, Buddhist paintings as well as
a museum.
Open :
Monday - Sunday 6.00 am - 11.00 pm (Temple)
6.00 am - 6.00 pm (Museum)
Entrance : Free (For Temple), US $ 1 (For Museum)
5. Seema Malakaya
Designed by famous Geoffrey Bawa, this floating temple
is a part of Gangaramaya. This meditation centre is
popular for its calming senses in the hustle and bustle of
the city.
Open : Daily
Entrance : Free
6. Viharamahadevi Park
Crowded with trees and a wide
range of flowers, this is the
biggest park in Colombo with a
mini-aquarium as well as a small
pond with some boats to paddle
around.
Open : Daily
Entrance : Free
7. Colombo Museum
Consists a collection of much importance to Sri Lanka
such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and
crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other
exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.
Open :
Daily 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Except for public holidays)
Entrance : US $5
8. Independence Square
This national monument was built
to commemorate the independence
from the British rule on the 4th of
February 1948.
Open : Daily
Entrance : Free
9. Mount Lavinia Beach
Colombo’s famous sea bathing spot with
swimmable waves depending on the season.
Also popular for its vast range of sea food
places and the iconic Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Entrance : Free
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