Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial Buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.
| While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including, | |
|---|---|
| Gall face green | Gall face Hotel |
| Old parliament | Fort development memorial light house |
| Port Stupa | British clock tower |
| Red Building Cargill’s | Dutch Museum |
| Dutch Wol-Vendel | Catholic Church Slave Island |
| Slave Island | Bere Lake |
| Gangarama Buddhist Temple | Simamalayaka Temple |
| Second World War Memorial Tower | Victoria Park |
| Kings Prison (King Rajasigha) | British Eye Hospital |
| Lotus Pond Hall | Race Course Ground and Building Complex |
| Independency Square | Standing Buddha Statue |
| BMCH Memorial Hall | New Parliament |
| Ape Gama (Our Villlage) | Floating Market |
| Old Pettah Market | Red Mosque Pettah |