Trip to Colombo

This church is a Anglican Church of the Diocese of Colombo. Built in 1887, it is somewhat of a hi...

Deshamanya Geoffrey Manning Bawa was a renowned Sri Lankan architect who nearly single handedly f...

Used to be this market was open only on Thursdays. Probably out of an urge to be 'good' they are ...

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

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

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

The road given in the address here IS the green path. While it is otherwise a normal two-way traf...

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

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

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

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

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

When it was first built, the Central Point building was the tallest in the city. Restored after t...

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

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

The temple, built in 1916, was constructed by a father in memory of his son. The father was D.D. ...

Situated on a hillock, surrounded by grass and trees, the chapel is part of St. Thomas Anglican C...

Opened in 1936, the zoo has a lot of assets packed into a mere 10 hectares. There are at least 30...

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

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

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

There is good reason behind naming this the All Saints Church. Inside, there is a carillon of 25 ...

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

This graveyard, over 170 years old, is the most significant burial place in the city for several ...

The green vines and shrubs growing on the this 200 year old mosque's high minarets almost gives i...

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

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

There used to be a chapel here during Dutch occupation of the island. On its place, there is now ...

This Anglican church is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka. It was originally a Roman Catholic and Po...

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

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

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