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20 Places To Visit In Colombo (Sri Lanka) In 2026 - 2027

Sri Lanka
Colombo

20 Places To Visit In Colombo (Sri Lanka) In 2026 - 2027

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Colombo
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Top 20 Places to Visit in Colombo

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Places to visit in Colombo

1. Gangaramaya Temple
2. Galle Face Green
3. National Museum of Colombo
4. Viharamahadevi Park
5. Pettah Market
6. Independence Square
7. Beira Lake
8. Colombo Dutch Museum
9. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
10. Mount Lavinia Beach
11. Colombo Fort
12. Old Parliament Building
13. Wolvendaal Church
14. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
15. Dehiwala Zoological Garden
16. Diyatha Uyana (Battaramulla)
17. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
18. Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
19. Attidiya Bird Sanctuary
20. Colombo Lighthouse

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Mount Lavinia Beach

Colombo

★★★★4.0(1,519 reviews)

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Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo

★★★★4.0(3,143 reviews)

Historic Site, Religious Place

Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)

Colombo

★★★★4.0

Explore 7 Historical Places to Visit in Colombo

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Historical Landmark

Independence Square

Colombo

★★★★4.0(830 reviews)

Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction

Beira Lake

Colombo

★★★½3.5(200 reviews)

Explore 2 Museums to Visit in Colombo

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National Museum of Colombo

Colombo

★★★★4.0(1,343 reviews)

Colombo Dutch Museum

Colombo

★★★3.0(118 reviews)

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Nature/Wildlife Sanctuary

Attidiya Bird Sanctuary

Colombo

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Zoological Garden

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

Colombo

★★★★4.0(4 reviews)

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Zoological Garden

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

Colombo

★★★★4.0(4 reviews)

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Religious Site

1

Gangaramaya Temple

★★★★4.0(3,143 reviews)

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural splendor. This Buddhist…

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Urban Park

2

Galle Face Green

★★★★4.0(2,043 reviews)

Galle Face Green is an urban park located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, stretching half a kilometer along the coast of the Indian Ocean. It is a popular…

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Museum

3

National Museum of Colombo

★★★★4.0(1,343 reviews)

The National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Colombo, the capital city,…

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Urban Park

4

Viharamahadevi Park

★★★★4.0(714 reviews)

Viharamahadevi Park, formerly known as Victoria Park, is the oldest and largest park situated in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Spread across 50 acres, the…

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Market

5

★★½2.5(121 reviews)

Pettah Market, also known as Manning Market, is a traditional bazaar situated in the neighborhood of Pettah in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most…

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Historical Landmark

6

Independence Square

★★★★4.0(830 reviews)

Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. This iconic square commemorates Sri…

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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction

7

★★★½3.5(200 reviews)

Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. Spanning approximately 65 hectares, it once covered a much…

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Museum

8

Colombo Dutch Museum

★★★3.0(118 reviews)

The Colombo Dutch Museum, situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a place rich in historical significance and cultural heritage. Established in the 17th century, it…

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Historic Site, Religious Place

9

Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)

★★★★4.0(446 reviews)

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This striking landmark is famed for…

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Beach

10

Mount Lavinia Beach

★★★★4.0(1,519 reviews)

Mount Lavinia Beach is a popular coastal hotspot located in the suburbs of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Renowned for its 'Golden Mile' of beaches, it is one of the most…

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Historical and Commercial District

11

★★★★4.0(353 reviews)

Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern development. Originally a fort during the Portuguese, Dutch…

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Historical Landmark

12

Old Parliament Building

★★★★4.0(319 reviews)

The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka's colonial history and…

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Historic Site

13

Wolvendaal Church

★★★★4.0(142 reviews)

Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, located in the bustling metropolis of Colombo. Constructed in…

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Buddhist Temple

14

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

★★★★½4.5(628 reviews)

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is an iconic Buddhist temple located 11 kilometers north-east of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, near the banks of the Kelani…

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Zoological Garden

15

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

★★★★4.0(4 reviews)

Dehiwala Zoological Garden, also known as Colombo Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Dehiwala, a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Established in 1936, it…

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Public Park

16

Diyatha Uyana (Battaramulla)

★★★★½4.5(128 reviews)

Diyatha Uyana is a picturesque park situated in the suburb of Battaramulla, near Colombo, Sri Lanka. This lush oasis encompasses a large area that features…

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Religious Site

17

Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade

★★★★½4.5(279 reviews)

St. Anthony's Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic church situated in Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. This religious and…

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Hindu Temple

18

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

★★★★½4.5(106 reviews)

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil is a significant Hindu temple located in Colombo, the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka. This sacred temple, dedicated to the…

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Nature/Wildlife Sanctuary

19

Attidiya Bird Sanctuary

The Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is a natural oasis located in the bustling city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This protected sanctuary serves as a haven for a diverse…

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Historical Landmark

20

Colombo Lighthouse

★★★½3.5(229 reviews)

Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated at Galbokka Point, south of the…

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(446 reviews)

Buddhist Temple

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Colombo

★★★★½4.5(628 reviews)

Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade

Colombo

★★★★½4.5(279 reviews)

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

Colombo

★★★★½4.5(106 reviews)

Historic Site, Religious Place

Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)

Colombo

★★★★4.0(446 reviews)

Historical and Commercial District

Colombo Fort

Colombo

★★★★4.0(353 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Old Parliament Building

Colombo

★★★★4.0(319 reviews)

Wolvendaal Church

Colombo

★★★★4.0(142 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Colombo Lighthouse

Colombo

★★★½3.5(229 reviews)

Nuwara Eliya

Ancient Ruins/National Park

Sigiriya

Historical site

Dambulla

Ella

Bentota

Cultural, Heritage

Anuradhapura

Jaffna