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Galle Face Green
10m
Galle Face Green is a half kilometer promenade in the heart of Colombo and was initially laid out in 1859 by Sir Henry Ward, Governor of British Ceylon. The stretch of land was used for horse racing and golf and was known as the Colpetty Race Course.
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Old Parliament Building
Pass by
The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building. The building housed the island's legislature for 53 years until the new parliamentary complex was opened at Sri Jayawardenepura in 1983.
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
10m
The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.
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King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
5m
The prison of the last king is strangely enough located literally within the parking lot of Ceylinco Insurance. You will find portraits of the King along with his queen inside; which you can view through bars. Some of his accomplishments are mentioned along with a painting of his royal standard. This standard now forms the core of Sri Lanka‘s national flag. The back of the prison cell bears a hollowed out section with a bust of king standing within it.
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Colombo Fort
10m
The Fort area in Colombo is one of the city’s most significant commercial hubs and is home to Colombo’s busy harbor, the stock exchange and the World Trade Centre, which is the country’s tallest building. Several buildings of cultural and political significance can be found here
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15m
An iconic building at the heart of Colombo, located overlooking the busy harbor; gifted with history, it is where comfort blends with affordability for the most discerning traveler. This fine piece of architecture speaks of the country's colonial times and with a spectacular view of Colombo Harbor.
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
15m
Constructed in 1908, the Red Mosque is a historical landmark and recognized as one of the oldest mosques in Colombo
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Pettah
15m
Pettah is Colombo's biggest, most functional market space. It's loud, crowded and infinitely full of interesting and useful things - it's one of those places you will love
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Colombo Fort Railway Station
10m · Admission ticket included
This is the main railway station situated in the heart of Colombo. The building was built and put into operation in 1908
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20m
Hotel Nippon. Hotel Nippon takes its place in history as one of the country's first 5 hotels. Built during the colonial era, this Heritage property is protected by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka and the Urban Development Authority.
This will be a stop for refreshments and light snacks
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Gangaramaya Temple
20m · Admission ticket included
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
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Independence Square
10m
The memorial hall was built in 1948 to commemorate our independence from British rule. The unique style of the structure is supposed to be based on the Magul Maduwa or the Royal celebration hall of the last Kandyan kingdom.
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10m
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China, where the construction of the hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China.
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Odel
30m
A small initiative which began 29 years ago from the boot of her car has now expanded to twelve stores located in and around Colombo
