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Things to Do in Colombo: Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)
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1. Colombo National Museum
6.1
4.5
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181 Reviews
based on 1.3k reviews
#1 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
Museums
mushroom055
The museum is housed in a two storeys building. The galleries on the ground floor are arranged in a historical sequence starting from the prehistoric ages. The galleries on the upper floor are arranged on a thematic basis. Be prepared to spend a few hours in the museum if you are interested in the history of Sri Lanka as the museum houses a huge collection of artifacts. There are also many statues of Buddha. You can find one of the most well-preserved statues of Buddha from the fourth century in the lobby.
Colombo
1.8km from downtown
2. Galle Face Green
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109 Reviews
#2 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
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Quest Journey
Gala Face Beach 🏖️: Stunning views and serene waters! Must visit place in Srilanka
Colombo
2km from downtown
Free
3. Independence Square
5.3
4.5
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228 Reviews
#3 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
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Historical Sites
suifeng2019
This is the site of Sri Lanka's independence ceremony on February 4, 1948, to commemorate Sri Lanka's independence from British colonial rule. The memorial hall is surrounded by no walls, airy and bright, suitable for the tropical climate of South Asia.
Colombo
2.4km from downtown
Free
Opens at 10:30
4. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
5.0
4.5
/5
73 Reviews
based on 445 reviews
#4 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
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Jami ul Alfar Mosque: Vibrant Red Mosque, Colombo's Architectural Gem of Srilanka
Colombo
1.9km from downtown
Free
Opens at 09:00
5. BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
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121 Reviews
based on 45 reviews
#5 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
Modern Architecture
Smad
This Bandaranaike International Conference Center was built free of charge in China. It represents a landmark of China-Slovenia friendly relations in the local area. The Chinese Embassy is also opposite. The shape of the building is very similar to the Great Hall of the People. There are also statues of great people inside.
Colombo
2.9km from downtown
Free
Opens at 08:30
6. Colombo Municipal Council
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80 Reviews
#6 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
City Halls
shangshanna
Colombo City Hall, is a landmark in Colombo, the administrative center, especially eye-catching, white European-style building against the blue sky and white clouds, especially solemn, no wonder called the Little White House!
Colombo
1.1km from downtown
Opens at 06:00
7. Gangaramaya Temple
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#7 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
Temples
chinadesk1
The Ganggalama Temple in Colombo is displayed in various bodhisattvas, some smiling, some kind and kind, giving you warmth and calm. People come in and out, there are weddings, and Buddhism is a Sri Lankan lifestyle.
Colombo
1.2km from downtown
Free
8. Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.
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60 Reviews
#8 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
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mushroom055
This serene temple sits on three floating platforms which are connected to each other and to the mainland by floating bridges. There are numerous seated Buddha statues displaying different mudras (hand gestures) on all three platforms. The central platform houses wooden paneled temple for meditation. The view of the surrounding Colombo skyline from the central platform is beautiful. A small entrance fee to the temple applies to foreigners.
Colombo
1.4km from downtown
Opens at 08:30
9. Parliament of Sri Lanka
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59 Reviews
#9 of Best Things to Do in Colombo
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In Sri Lanka, although compared to China's infrastructure is very backward, there is no modernization and no highway, and there is no high-speed rail all over China. There are three-wheeled motorcycles in the Cultural Revolution period in China. The exhaust of this car is the main leader of the fresh air pollution. Fortunately, Sri Lanka is in the middle of the sea. The sea breeze blows the dirty air to nowhere. I don’t know. Anyway, the air in Sri Lanka is fresh. Always clear. The streets are not without congestion, and there are not many people who do not obey traffic order, which also makes me wonder why? With this question, I began to observe. First of all, I didn't see police officers all over the city and Chinese-like co-policemen (Chinese people like to call them two). So who is managing public transportation in the city? Later, every time I passed the crossroads, I looked for the police, did not see... So strange, is the quality of the Sri Lankans belonging to the Third World so much higher than our Chinese? How many people would obey traffic rules so perfectly in Beijing, without camera surveillance and huge fines?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
7.5km from downtown
Free
Opens at 08:00
10. Diyatha Uyana
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