Colombo Fort , Colombo
About Colombo Fort
The general impression of forts is that they are majestic and colossal, however, the Colombo Fort is a clear exception. With no major timeworn structures present, the ‘fort’ simply comprises of a few British style buildings and new neighborhoods. The street is lined with noisy local stalls selling a variety of traditional items, and a few restaurants serving foreign foods. Hence, the Colombo Fort is no actual fort, but just a buzzing area where one can experience the daily fast-paced life of urban Sri Lankans.
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Bally's Casino, Colombo, Western Province
1.1 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Bally’s Casino is the most well-known, sophisticated, fashionable and highly frequented Casino of Colombo. It is not only the biggest one in...
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Dutch Museum, Colombo, Western Province
1.2 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Among busy streets and crowded bazaars lies the Dutch Period Museum, a place that showcases the Dutch history of the island. The museum is old,...
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Pettah Floating Market, Western Province
1.7 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Built by the engineering teams of Navy and Army and located in Bastian Mawatha in Pettah neighborhood is the Pettah Floating Market which floats...
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Wolvendaal Church, Colombo, Western Province
2.1 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Dating back to the 17th century, this antique church is an interesting Dutch masterpiece. To maintain its olden architecture and design, the...
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Beira Lake, Western Province
2.3 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Situated in the heart of Colombo city, the Beira Lake provides a nice evening out, however, due to the poor maintenance, once cannot spend too...
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Seema Malaka Temple, Western Province
2.6 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Seema Malaka Temple is assembly hall for the monks at Gangaramaya Vihara temple used chiefly for meditation. The temple, situated on the waters of...
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Galle Face Green, Western Province
3.2 km from Colombo Fort - See map
As salty ocean breeze blows by, and hues of orange merge to light the sunset sky, the ever-buzzing Galle Face Green boundlessly attracts locals,...
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Gangaramaya Temple, Western Province
3.5 km from Colombo Fort - See map
With a mix of cultural heritage and unique architecture, this temple is of prime importance to Buddhism. Situated just by the Beira Lake, the...
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National Art Gallery, Colombo, Western Province
3.9 km from Colombo Fort - See map
The National Art Gallery in Colombo is situated next to National Museum in Cinnamon gardens displays many beautiful portraits and landscapes. As...
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Viharamahadevi Park, Western Province
4.3 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Among the smoke, noise, crowd and stink of the bustling city lies the vast, green Viharamahadevi Park. The landscape of this park is decorated...
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St Anthony's Church, Kochchikade, Western Province
4.6 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Within the majestic Portugese-style Kochchikade Church lies St. Anthony’s shrine, a central place of worship for Sri Lankans of different...
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National Museum of Colombo, Western Province
5.2 km from Colombo Fort - See map
Colombo National Museum, Sri Lanka’s largest one, is a fine representation of the nation’s vast history and heritage. The building is a large,...
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