Colombo, Sri Lanka is the country’s largest metropolitan city and is a hub for all kinds of fun and exciting things to see. Fringed by the beautiful ocean, Colombo is the best example of how Sri Lanka has seen rapid development while keeping the colonial charm alive. Here are some of the best places to see here.
Gangaramaya Temple
This temple was built according to Thai, Chinese, and Sri Lankan architecture and is a popular place among locals as this is a peaceful reverie in this bustling city. It is only a short walk from Beira Lake and is one of the major religious draws in Colombo.
Galle Face Green
Only a short walk from many a luxury hotel in Colombo such as the likes of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Galle Face Green is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. You can take a short stroll along the ocean feeling the sea spray on your face and watch the best sunset you’ll ever see.
Beira Lake
If you want undisturbed peace, head to Beira Lake; located in the heart of Colombo right in front of the Colombo City Center, here is a place where you can escape into another world. You can cross the suspension bridge to the small island in the middle of the lake and watch the city zoom by or pay a visit to the Seema Malaka Temple in the middle of the lake.
Independence Memorial Hall
The Independence Memorial Hall is one of Colombo’s most famous tourist attractions. The hall, which was built as a testament to the country’s freedom from British domination, holds yearly Independence Day festivities as well as other national events.
The Dutch Period Museum
The Dutch Period Museum, located amid the Pettah market, is one of Colombo’s most interesting attractions. The museum’s distinctive architecture, mixed with the numerous personal goods of previous Dutch monarchs, endears it to past and present visitors. The museum was formerly the two-story official house of the then-Dutch Governor of Sri Lanka.
