The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was opened by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. Built on a concrete base which is 12 m (39 ft) high, it has four statues of lions at its base. Due to the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean it offered, it became a city landmark.With the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access to the site was restricted. This was due to its placement in a high-security zone as it is across the street from the

Explore the Local Markets having some Fresh King Coconuts and tasting some various street foods

Sri Lanka’s Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated in the bustling Pettah district, one of the oldest parts of the city of Colombo, its tall minarets are seen from almost every street, towering over the hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood streets.It is said that the Red Mosque has been a landmark for sailors approaching the port of Colombo ever since it was built in 1908, and upon looking at it you can easily imagine that being true. The mosque’s distinct red-and-white pattern, whether swirling or spiraling or alternating, is quite mesmerizing. The domes are built in the shape of pomegranate (unlike the traditional onion shape), and the colorful brick patterns are meant to convey the same image.

Gangaramaya est l'un des plus anciens temples bouddhistes de Colombo, fondé par le célèbre moine érudit Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera à la fin du XIXe siècle. Après le Vénérable Sri Sumangala, son principal élève, Devundera Sri Jinaratana Nayake Thera, prit la relève et prit la relève. C'est lui qui posa les fondations de la transformation du petit temple en institut de justice internationale. Le Vénérable Devundara Keerthi Sri Sumangala Jinaratana Vacissara Thera, professeur du Vénérable Galboda Gnanissara, œuvra ensuite pour faire du Gangaramaya ce qu'il est aujourd'hui : bien plus qu'un temple au sens traditionnel du terme, il devint un lieu de culte, un centre d'études et un centre culturel.

L'Independence Memorial Hall est un monument national du Sri Lanka construit pour commémorer l'indépendance du Sri Lanka de la domination britannique avec la restauration de la pleine responsabilité gouvernementale à une législature élue par Ceylan le 4 février 1948.

Visit the Souvenirs and Handricrafts museum and shop whatever you want with ease and access Pass By: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship No meals included on this day. No accommodation included on this day. Day 2: N/A Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province N/A No meals included on this day. No accommodation included on this day.

Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship