• Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya is among the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, established by the renowned scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th century.

Following the Venerable Sri Sumangala, his principal disciple Devundera Sri Jinaratana Nayake Thera assumed the temple’s administration. He laid the groundwork to transform the small temple into an institution of international significance.

The subsequent chief incumbent was Ven. Devundara Keerthi Sri Sumangala Jinaratana Vacissara Thera, mentor to Ven. Galboda Gnanissara, who contributed to making Gangaramaya more than just a traditional temple. It is now a place of worship, a center for learning, and a cultural hub.

• Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil - The Sri Ponnambalawaneswaram Temple was constructed during British rule in Sri Lanka by Ponnambalam Mudaliyar, who died fighting for Sri Lanka’s independence and aimed to provide a place of worship for Hindus. Thus, a small temple was built, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, showcasing ancient Dravidian architectural styles. In 1905, the temple was inherited by Ponnambalam Mudaliyar’s son, Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan, a distinguished Ceylon Tamil lawyer, politician, and Solicitor-General of Ceylon. The current Kovil was built by Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan.
  This temple is one of the few solid granite temples still existing in the country. The temple is quite dim due to its stone construction, illuminated only by oil lamp flames. Upon entering through the wooden doors, synchronized chanting and bell sounds fill the air. The intricately carved walls and stone pillars are notable features.
• Independence Memorial Hall - Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka, built to commemorate Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule, with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.
• Pettah - Pettah is a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city center Fort. It is renowned for the Pettah Market, a series of open-air bazaars and markets. It is one of Sri Lanka’s busiest commercial areas, housing numerous wholesale and retail shops, buildings, commercial institutions, and other organizations.

The main market segment is designed like a massive crossword puzzle, allowing one to explore the markets from dawn till dusk without covering every part.

Pettah is derived from Tamil: Pettai, an Anglo-Indian term indicating a suburb outside a fort. Today, the Sinhala phrase, pita-kotuwa (outside the fort), aptly describes the same location.

• Viharamahadevi Park - Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was established by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park in Colombo.
• Ceylon Tea Supermarket - Ceylon tea is the brand of tea produced in Sri Lanka. Ceylon tea is recognized not only as a geographical indication but also as a pillar of Sri Lankan culture, heritage, and identity. In 2019, Sri Lanka was the fourth-largest tea producer and the third-largest tea exporter globally.
• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - While in the Pettah area, visit the city’s remarkable Red Mosque, formally known as the Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid. Built in the early 20th century, it stands out with its red and white stone minarets, topped with onion- and pomegranate-shaped domes. These towers give the building an almost Russian architectural feel, known as “Indo-Saracenic.”

The mosque is near the port, and its contrasting red and white colors made it a visual landmark for arriving ships. The red and white bricks are arranged in various patterns, creating swirling, spiraling, and alternating color effects with an almost optical illusion. Visitors, both men and women, are welcome to explore the mosque.

• Pettah Floating Market - Around the year 2000, this formerly industrial area of Colombo was transformed into a vibrant floating market with nearly 100 vendors. Pettah is centrally located in Colombo, about a five-minute drive from Fort.

The floating market is along a canal, lined with sidewalks and wooden boardwalks. These line and cross the canal, creating a lively area for shopping, strolling, and people-watching. The market offers excellent street food and serves as a fruit and vegetable market. Visitors can purchase clothes, crafts, jewelry, and even electronics like phones.

Pettah Floating Market operates from 8 am to 8 pm; sunset is an ideal time for visiting and taking photos (around 5 pm).

• Old Town Hall - Hidden within the bustling Pettah Market lies the old town hall building of then Ceylon, obscured by hawker stalls. Built in 1873, this architectural marvel was designed by British architect J. G. Smither, who also crafted the furniture to complement the building’s woodwork. The unique feature of this meticulously designed furniture is the chair backrests, resembling the design of wooden arches in each window.

Town Hall was the first civic building in Colombo, featuring Neo-gothic architecture with pointed arches and cast iron columns. The building served as the municipal headquarters from 1873 to 1924 until it was relocated in 1925.

• Cargills Department Store - In 1844, British businessman William Milne founded ‘Milne & Company’, general warehousemen, importers of oilman stores, etc., with branches in Kandy and Galle. In 1850, Milne was joined by his friend, David Sime Cargill, and the firm became ‘Milne, Cargill & Co’. In 1860, Milne retired from business in Ceylon and moved back to England to form a company in Glasgow to manage Cargill & Co.’s UK operations. Cargill became the sole partner until joined by David MacKenzie, and the name changed to ‘Cargill & Co’. The company had a Colombo office at the intersection of Price and York Streets in Colombo Fort, a Kandy office at Upper Lake Road, and an office in Galle Fort at 22 Pedlar Street. The Galle office closed in 1863.
• President’s House - President’s House is the official residence and workplace of the President of Sri Lanka, located at Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Since 1804, it has served as the residence of British governors, governors-general, and Sri Lankan presidents, previously known as the “King’s House” or the “Queen’s House” until Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972. It has housed 29 governors and six presidents in an official capacity. Currently, it is used by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka, for state functions. The Presidential Secretariat serves as the president’s office, with much of the presidential staff based there.
• Manning Market - Just east of Fort train station, Manning Market is abundant with produce grown in Sri Lanka. It serves as the city’s wholesale fruit and vegetable center, a paradise for banana lovers.
• Kayman’s Gate Belltower - Kayman’s Gate was an entrance to the former Colombo Fort, located at the foot of Wolvendaal Hill in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A historic free-standing bell tower remains at the site, now at the intersection of Main and 4th Cross Streets.

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• Colombo Port Old Lighthouse - Colombo Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is situated at Galbokka Point, south of the Port of Colombo, along the waterfront on the marine drive, in Colombo Fort.
• Colombo Fort Railway Station - Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with numerous inter-city and commuter trains arriving daily. Fort Station is the primary rail gateway to central Colombo and the terminus for most intercity trains in the country.
• Christian Reformed Church of Sri Lanka - Wolvendaal Church is located in Pettah, a neighborhood of Colombo. It is one of the most significant Dutch colonial-era buildings in Sri Lanka and remains one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.

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