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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
615 reviews
#1 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"Completed with Maha
Bodhi Tree
, Stupa and a Buddha House surrounded by golden sand and with a quiet atmosphere make it a really calming place to spend some time regardless of your faith."
"Brilliant sculptures and lovely
wall paintings
took the breath away !"
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St Anthony's Shrine
273 reviews
#2 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"From outside, this
beautiful church
looks like a Dutch/Portuguese colonial period structure but inside it is very subcontinental."
"
Must visit place
in Colombo"
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Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
197 reviews
#3 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"The place is just WOW !! It's huge and Very peaceful inside with many temples built inside the complex which have a different and beautiful statue of Lord Buddha.All the
statues
were very classic and antique and c..."
"It’s a spacious, relaxing and beautiful site, with picturesque surroundings (meandering river in natural
beauty
)."
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Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
3,081 reviews
#4 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"The main attractions at the temple are an Image House, Samadhi statue and Stupa, Atavisi Hall, Bo tree, imitation of Indonesian Borobudur monument,
museum
, relic chamber, library as well as alms and educational ha..."
"It has two large rooms are packed with bewildering and interesting objects from exquisite carvings of ivory, sandalwood and other kinds of wood, ancient Sanskrit ola-leaf texts, brass
statues
, huge jade and crysta..."
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
429 reviews
#5 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"I went on a
City tour
Taking a Guide and Car from a Private tour company namely Kingfisher Tours Srilanka and this place was so amazing the agent in the mosque explained us so much about the islamic mosque that 10..."
"N, 79° 51′ 6.48″ E Is just a 10mins walk from Fort railway Station using 2nd
Cross Street
or main street(it was where 2nd
cross street
meets main street😊) A teal treasure in the heart of Colombo."
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Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
347 reviews
#6 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"Labour to construct the Temple was imported from India, skilled artisans who created the detailed
sculptures
and intricate carvings that adorn the building."
"From our recent visit to India, we have become lovers of these
ornate
(gaudy) temples, the 100’s of coloured figurines, are just good, fun."
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Independence Square
828 reviews
#7 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"The place is very beautiful with a lot of history attached to it , just under the monument is also a museum that you must check out , there is also a good
shopping complex
near the monument with good shops ."
"This place is kind of old
monument
with a big park on its front and lot of lions on its side which makes this place very beautiful, there is a statue of first president of Sri Lanka, history is craved on its wall..."
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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
101 reviews
#8 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"Built entirely in rock by south indian architects and dravidian
architecture
, it is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva."
"This is a very beautiful temple here in Colombo.The
architecture
is of South Indian style."
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Number 11
147 reviews
#9 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"We are grateful to have had the opportunity to study the home and have a really good
guided tour
on top of it with manager Priyanka and on the side with dear Rohana."
"
Architecture students
, enthusiasts and professionals must do this tour to learn from their own perspectives."
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Seema Malakaya Temple
416 reviews
#10 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"From the golden Buddha
statues
that overlook the lake to the marble
statues
strategically places in every corner of this temple, it is an unforgettable and also a mind opening experience."
"Turn left and you’ll find a
Bodhi tree
grown from a branch of the famous
Bodhi tree
in Anuradhapura."
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R. Premadasa Stadium
184 reviews
#11 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Independence Memorial Hall
475 reviews
#12 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"The architecture is very interesting - columns and
pillars
decorated with Sri Lankan designs and there are statues of lions around the place."
"Amazing calm and quiet place to be to understand the
history
of Sri Lanka along with the Buddha Relic Tooth Temple"
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Old Parliament Building
315 reviews
#13 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"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."
"It 's a great piece of
architecture
which makes you wonder how it was built back in those days."
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Colombo Fort
353 reviews
#14 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"Just
stroll
around for 2 hours and who knows what you might find."
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Wolvendaal Church
141 reviews
#15 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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St Lucia's Cathedral
56 reviews
#16 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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St. Thomas Chapel
51 reviews
#17 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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World Trade Center
57 reviews
#18 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"although this complex designed for commercial offices for private & some state purpose, there are very good restaurants & cafes cater for
visitors
as well"
"It's Sri Lankan
Twin Towers
."
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The Lighthouse
229 reviews
#19 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"There are
guns
around the lighthouse which are used for the naval gun salutes."
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Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
67 reviews
#20 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Sambodhi Chaithya
44 reviews
#21 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"You will find this near the Old Lighthouse and it was built in 1956, but is one of the most amazing
sights
in the city."
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Green Path
55 reviews
#22 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
43 reviews
#23 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"An iconic
landmark
venue, a combination of versatility, functionality, prestige, ambience and star class service, BMICH is a one stop destination for hosts and guests allowing the creation of an outstanding settin..."
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All Saints Church
44 reviews
#24 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Church of St. Michael & All Angels, Polwatte
26 reviews
#25 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Borella All Saints Church
26 reviews
#26 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Colombo Fort Railway Station
468 reviews
#27 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"
Colombo fort
is the second stop so if you take the train at Maradhana Station you'll end up back at Fort in 5/10 mins."
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Nelum Pokuna Art Street
20 reviews
#28 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
"Beautiful
local art
"
"We bought 4
pieces of art
work there."
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St Peter's Church
39 reviews
#29 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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Khan Clock Tower
92 reviews
#30 of 80 Sights & Landmarks in Colombo
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These are the best places for kid-friendly sights & landmarks in Colombo:
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
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Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Independence Square
Number 11
Seema Malakaya Temple
Independence Memorial Hall
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These are the best places for groups seeking sights & landmarks in Colombo:
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
Independence Square
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These are the best places for budget-friendly sights & landmarks in Colombo:
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
St Anthony's Shrine
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
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