7 Day Trip to Colombo 08

An ecstatic structure of the past but now a semi-ruined building is what the old city hall is lik...

About 5km south of Fort and 2km inland, Cinnamon Gardens is Colombo’s ritziest address. A c...

Under the soothing shade of magnificent Banyan trees stands Sri Lanka’s premier cultural in...

Situated in the premises of Colombo national museum, this museum displays the natural heritage an...

This is the oldest and largest park of port of Colombo which was developed in the British rule. F...

Glow Bar is Sri Lanka's trendiest bar and is filled to the brim with the Under 30s party cro...

During the European era Fort was indeed a fort, surrounded by the sea on two sides and a moat on ...

The 1749 Wolvendaal Church is the most important Dutch building in Sri Lanka. When the church was...

Marking the visit of Lord Buddha for the third time, this temple is an epitome for the grand welc...

Colombo is the hub for religious centres of the Hindu religion and there is vivid number of templ...

This unique museum was originally the 17th-century residence of the Dutch governor and has since ...

As the name suggests, a former hospital of the Dutch, this colonial era complex is now rejuvenate...

The 50-acre University of Colombo campus, which originally opened as the Ceylon Medical School in...

In the heart of Pettah, the decorative 1909 Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque is a show-stopper with its candy...

Located in the former home of a well-known Sri Lankan artist Harry Pieris, this is now an assortm...

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall is a convention center located in Colombo...

Mount Lavinia is a beachside property with a spectacular view. It takes you away from the re...

This complex is an interesting juxtaposition of facts. It looks like a mansion. It looks new, but...

If you want an alluring get away from the hustle bustle of the city of Colombo or you badly want ...

Rising in the heart of the Independence Square, this memorial hall serves as an open pavilion of ...

Bally's Casino is the largest casino in Colombo and is a favourite among the locals as well as th...

Excel World Colombo theme park is very popular among kids. Excel World amusement park includ...

Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, also known as Gampaha Botanical Garden, is one of the six botanica...

This is one of the most curious churches you'll ever visit. From the outside, it is by every appe...

It could be ironic, that this, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city, is not op...

Most religious temples in Sri Lanka tend to be Christian or Hindu. Which serves for a double dose...

Imagine a building with the color scheme of a red-velvet pastry cake. Try to take it seriously. T...

Built by the Khan Family of Bombay in the early 20th century, this four-story high monument has b...

This is the oldest (125 years old) and largest Hindu temple in the city. Like most major hindu te...

If you're young and your wallet is heavy, and especially if you're a woman or a young girl, then ...

The tourist who comes upon this temple, and unmoved by ut's unimpressive exterior , and decides t...

Usually Hindu temples explore with color. Not this one. It's a little surprising to see. The whol...

This unusual but grand Buddhist stupa and shrine is built high upon two interlocking arches at th...

It's a shame one cannot climb up to the top anymore; access was restricted during the Sri Lankan ...

It doesn't look like a church. That's the first thought you'll have when you step in, and are no ...

A lot of hype went into the construction and opening of this market. It was kind of worth it. The...

This church may be the only real remaining evidence that once upon a time, Ceylon had a significa...