Situated near the shore of Beira Lake, the Gangaramaya Temple is one of the oldest and most culturally significant temples of the city. The architecture of the Gangaramaya Temple showcases a diverse …
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Floating to the east of South Beira Lake, the temple is used primarily for rest and meditation. t was originally built in the late 19th century as one of the outer structures …
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The red and white structure of the Jami-ul-Alfar Mosque (colloquially known to locals as the Red Mosque) stands as one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, as well as …
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Rising out of the shores of Beira Lake in Colombo, the Lotus Tower is a landmark skyscraper that holds the titles for the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. The Lotus Tower …
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One thing that this city is well known for is Casinos. As gambling is legal in Sri Lanka, many casinos serve as great places to enjoy the nightlife of the city.Try your …
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Beira Lake is home to attractions such as the Seema Malakaya Meditation Centre, an extension of the Gangaramaya Temple, which floats atop the lake’s waters; Lovers’ Island, a beautiful haven for couples …
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Viharamahadevi Park dotingly called “garden city of the east” is one of the popular stopovers the Sri Lankans can fairly boast off for the plethora of attractions the place has in its …
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The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion …
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It was founded in the late 1800s by Sir William Henry Gregory (who was the British Governor of Ceylon at the time) and hosts a diverse collection of art ranging from intricate …
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The Old Dutch Hospital is one of the oldest buildings in the Colombo Fort area, having been built somewhere in the late 17th century by the Dutch. It was constructed in order …