The temple's architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.[1] This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagada) the Bodhitree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema malaka (assembly hall for monks) and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three storeyed Pirivena, educational halls and an alms hall are also on the premises.

also known as the Colombo Lotus Tower, stands at a height of 351.5 meters (1,153 feet) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.[1][2] It has become a symbolic landmark for the country.[3] As of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest overall, behind the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman antenna tower in India. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. Initially, the tower was proposed to be built in Peliyagoda, but the Government of Sri Lanka later decided to change the location.[4] The lotus-shaped structure serves various purposes, including communication and observation, as well as leisure facilities.

The "Red Mosque" in Sri Lanka refers to the iconic Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in the bustling Pettah district of Colombo, famous for its striking red-and-white candy-striped exterior, blending Indo-Saracenic, Indian, and colonial architecture. Built in 1908, it's a significant landmark and historic place of worship, serving as a beacon for sailors and a popular cultural sight.

The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage

La gare de Fort est un important nœud ferroviaire de Colombo, au Sri Lanka. Elle est desservie par les chemins de fer sri-lankais, qui y circulent chaque jour de nombreux trains interurbains et de banlieue. La gare de Fort est la principale porte d'entrée ferroviaire vers le centre de Colombo ; c'est le terminus de la plupart des trains interurbains du pays.

Pettah is a bustling, historic commercial hub and marketplace in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for its chaotic energy, diverse ethnic mix, and overwhelming variety of goods sold from street stalls and shops, ranging from textiles and electronics to spices and jewelry, with its iconic Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar) as a landmark. It's a sensory overload experience of intense local life and trade, often described as a real-life eBay for cheap, no-nonsense items, though its "Floating Market" section has seen mixed reviews.

Colombo Lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Port of Colombo on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort

Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for the commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule, with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on 4 February 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium on 4 February 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here.

Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam est l'un des temples hindous les plus anciens et les plus importants de Colombo, au Sri Lanka. Dédié au Seigneur Shiva, il est réputé pour sa magnifique architecture de style dravidien, ses sculptures vibrantes et ses gravures complexes. Ce temple, vieux de plus de deux siècles, est un centre spirituel pour la communauté hindoue tamoule. Il abrite un imposant gopuram orné de divinités colorées, représentant la mythologie hindoue. Les fidèles s'y rendent pour demander des bénédictions, accomplir des rituels et célébrer des fêtes importantes comme Maha Shivaratri. Le temple organise également des poojas quotidiennes, attirant fidèles et touristes. Situé dans le quartier animé de Pettah à Colombo, Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam est un symbole de foi, de patrimoine et de dévotion au cœur du paysage urbain de la ville.