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Santa Lucia Cathedral

Santa Lucia Cathedral

This Roman Catholic Cathedral, the construction of which began in 1876 and only completed in 1910, has a classical façade with a large forecourt and is said to contain the tombs of three French Bishops. The Cathedral has distinct Gothic architecture. The interior captivates the visitor with its architecture and ...



Gangaramaya Viharaya

Gangaramaya Viharaya

Tucked away next to the Beira Lake, the Gangaramaya Vihara is probably Colombo’s most famous Buddhist temple. Since 1890, it has been making a valuable contribution to Buddhist traditions in Sri Lanka. Indeed, Gangaramaya Viharaya has become a world renowned centre for worship and Buddhist learning. 



Bandaranaike Museum

Bandaranaike Museum

Housed in the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, this museum holds photographs, objects and documents of the late Prime Minister, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike. Visitors are given the opportunity to listen to recordings of some of his famous speeches.  



National Museum

National museum Colombo

The National Museum of Colombo which was once called the ‘Colombo Museum’ was established on 1st January 1877 at Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha in Colombo 7. It’s usually open on 9:00am to 5:00pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Make sure the day you are planning to visit the Museum is not a public holiday because ...



Barefoot Gallery & Cafe

Barefoot Gallery & Cafe

Barefoot, Colombo is one of the most amazing places, with a 40 years history you will ever see in midst of ever-so busy Colombo. They have a colourful boutique, a simple yet a tasteful gallery and a beautiful garden cafe on the Galle Road.  The Boutique is open from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. 



Wadduwa Beach

Wadduwa Beach

If a big part of your holiday revolves around the local beach life, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Wadduwa's stripe of golden sands is well worth writing home about. In fact, the shores here are said to be one of the most beautiful in the region, envied for its long sandy curve and gin-clear seas. It's also home to masses ...



Mt. Lavinia Beach

Mt Lavinia Beach

The place located 12 km from Colombo is a historical city from British colonial period. The Governors House of Sir Thomas Maitland, built in 1805, has become a star class hotel today. The fantastic beach is crowded on holidays with local people who enjoy the beach sports activities such as swimming and surfing.



Saskia Fernando Gallery

Sasika Fernando Gallery

Saskia Fernando Gallery was established in February 2009. The gallery organizes and curates exhibitions for contemporary artists working in multiple mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, video and new media. It is inspired and motivated by the creativity and determination of a new wave of artists wishing to be ...



Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple

What was once a swamp adjoining the famous Beira Lake, a landmark in the capital city, is today a vibrant complex comprising the Gangaramaya temple, the ‘seema malaka’ – an assembly hall for monks - in the picturesque Beira Lake and a vocational training institute. The temple has been in existence for over ...



Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre

Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre

  The Lionel Wendt situated at Guildford Crescent in Colombo 7 is a dedicated place for people who love art and theatre. It was found in 1953 in memory of the famous photographic artist, musician and by profession a Barrister, Lionel Wendt. They have 2 galleries that are mainly used for art exhibitions and a fully ...