Attractions & Places

to Visit in Colombo

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Buddhist Temples. 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.​

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Take a stroll through Sri Lanka's past as you experience the architecture of Colombo's churches. Of note is the Garrison Church of St Peter, consecrated in 1821 and located on Church Street near Colombo 01. Also worth seeing is the Wolfendhal Church, built by the Dutch in 1757.

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One of the best things to do in Colombo is shop. The glitzy Odel is a maze as much as a department store, featuring international global and top local homegrown brands. The recently opened One Galle Face Mall, just opened, is the largest shopping centre in the country and easy walking distance from the hotel. Elsewhere, enjoy shopping in the Colombo City Centre, Galle Face One Mall, Crescat Boulevard, Cotton Collection, Beverly Street, the Selyn handloom store, Stone and String, Barefoot, Dilly and Carlo.

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The National Museum of Colombo, the largest in the country, opened its doors in January 1877 by Sir William Henry Gregory, the then British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Currently maintained by the Department of National Museums of the central government, it is home to numerous important collections, including the crown and throne of the Kandyan monarchs.

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The Fort was built during the British occupation in 1857, and today, is a busy shopping precinct occupied by a mix of modern structures and venerable red-brick institutions. Don’t miss the clock tower at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha, originally built as a lighthouse.

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Paradise Road is renowned designer Shanth Fernando’s high-end boutique, showcasing a lovely selection of colonial and Sri Lankan collectables, in addition to original homeware and designer products. The Paradise Road Gallery Café shop is also worth visiting for its small, artistic displays.

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Stroll along the meandering walkways of Viharamahadevi Park, home to brilliant flowering trees that bloom from March through early May. Recently spruced up, Colombo’s largest park features a beautiful, large statue of Gautam Buddha, detailed landscaping and playgrounds for kids.

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Join residents as they watch the sunset from Galle Face Green, a long stretch of manicured, sea-facing lawns immediately south of the Fort. Originally cleared by the Dutch to give the Fort cannons a clear line of fire, it is now a great place to soak in some local energy.

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Located in a charming old villa, designer Barbara Sansoni’s Barefoot is popular for its bright hand-loomed textiles inspired by Sri Lanka, fashioned into bedspreads, cushions, notebooks, lampshades and other household items. The books department within houses curated reading materials.

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This temple has a dramatic past: Gautam Buddha is said to have visited the site of this temple on his last visit to Sri Lanka, invited by King Maniakkhika to broker peace between two rulers who were at war over a precious throne. This throne was later enshrined within the original stupa on-site.

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Buddhist Temples. 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.​

Description :

Take a stroll through Sri Lanka's past as you experience the architecture of Colombo's churches. Of note is the Garrison Church of St Peter, consecrated in 1821 and located on Church Street near Colombo 01. Also worth seeing is the Wolfendhal Church, built by the Dutch in 1757.

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One of the most historic places to see in Colombo, this stunningly crafted structure was built to commemorate the liberation of Sri Lanka from British rule on the 4th of February, 1948.