The Independence Memorial Hall, most commonly known as the Independence Square, is a National Monument in Sri Lanka. The structure was built in commemoration of the Independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule and to mark the ceremonial start of self rule with the opening of the first parliament on the 4th of February 1948. There is also a statue of the first prime minister of the country right in front of the structure. Many events including the Independence Day celebrations are held here annually.

Situé au milieu des eaux calmes du lac Beira, le complexe du temple Gangaramaya est un lieu animé situé au cœur du quartier des affaires. Il comprend le temple bouddhiste principal de Gangaramaya, le « Seema Malaka », qui est à la fois une salle de réunion pour les moines et un institut de formation professionnelle. Construit il y a plus de 120 ans, le temple est aujourd'hui une institution d'importance internationale. Le temple et ses environs sont illuminés de couleurs vives lors des différents mois de cérémonie, tandis que la procession annuelle du Nawam Perahera, conduite par le Gangaramaya, est l'une des plus animées et colorées de l'île.

Known as the oldest building in the Colombo Fort Area, the Dutch Hospital Complex dates back to the Dutch-Colonial era of Sri Lanka. After careful restoration, this heritage venue is now one of the most sought after shopping and dining precincts in Colombo. Talking about the history of the building, it was initially built by the Dutch as a hospital and was used for several purposes thereon. During the early 1980’s to the 90’s, the building was used as the Colombo Fort Police Station and suffered heavy damage from the bombing in 1996. The restoration of the Dutch Hospital Complex was completed by the year 2011 and is now a cheery place to hangout.

Operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Colombo Lighthouse is located along the South of the Port of Colombo. The current structure was built in 1952 and opened by the first Prime Minister of Ceylon. The Lighthouse is built on a concrete base which is 12 metres high and consists of 4 statues of lions at its base. Also around the base of the lighthouse is a naval gun battery which is used by the Sri Lanka Navy for traditional gun salutes as of date. The total height of the Lighthouse is 29 meters while its characteristics include three white flashes every ten seconds.

Situé juste au sud du Fort, Galle Face Green est un long et étroit parc face à l'océan Indien. Il regorge de stands de nourriture et de locaux en semaine et le week-end, car c'est un lieu de rencontre populaire pour se détendre. Un bras étroit du lac Beira sépare ce quartier de l'île aux Esclaves, une péninsule où les Hollandais emprisonnaient les esclaves de leurs colonies asiatiques. Galle Road, le long boulevard du front de mer de Colombo, s'étend au sud de Galle Face Green, devenant finalement la principale route côtière menant à Galle et au Sud profond. Toujours encombrée et dépourvue de charme, elle abrite néanmoins certains des meilleurs centres commerciaux et plusieurs bâtiments importants, dont la résidence officielle du Premier ministre sri-lankais, l'ambassade des États-Unis, le Haut-Commissariat britannique et certains des meilleurs hôtels cinq étoiles de la ville.