Things to do in Colombo
Colombo District has 7 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple. Here's what to see and do in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Colombo National Museum
Sri Lanka's largest museum, an elegant colonial-era building housing the island's finest collection of art, regalia and antiquities.
Galle Face Green
A breezy oceanfront promenade in the heart of the city, famous for kite-flyers, families and legendary street food at sunset.
Gangaramaya Temple
Colombo's most eclectic Buddhist temple, an eccentric treasury of relics, statues and curiosities beside Beira Lake.
Independence Memorial Hall
A stately open-pavilion monument commemorating Sri Lanka's independence, set in the gardens of Cinnamon Gardens.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
A landmark red-and-white striped mosque in the Pettah bazaar, one of Colombo's most photographed buildings.
Old Colombo Dutch Hospital
The oldest surviving colonial building in the Fort, now a stylish precinct of restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Viharamahadevi Park
Colombo's oldest and largest public park, a green oasis of flowering trees and lawns opposite the Town Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Colombo?
- Popular attractions in Colombo include Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple.
- How many attractions are there in Colombo?
- We currently list 7 attractions in Colombo District.