Namal Uyana near Sigiriya

Namal Uyana

The Namal Uyana forest is named after the ironwood trees, or “Na” trees. They are the national tree of Sri Lanka

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Brief Garden

Brief Garden

Brief Garden in the Bentota area is the brainchild of the famed Bevis Bawa. Bevis was the brother of architect Geoffrey Bawa, and as an artist in his own right, he created his own little world here.

Lunuganga Bawa Home

Lunuganga

Estate of Geoffrey Bawa at Lunuganga is now open to the public as a showcase to his grand vision and spectacular work as an artist and a lover of beauty.

New Parliament Battaramulla

New Parliament

The new Parliament building is a beautiful work of architecture that somewhat echoes the older Kandyan and aristocratic southwestern art styles.

Old Parliament

Old Parliament

The Old Parliament building is still preserved to this day in its entire Neo-Baroque splendor as it sits in the Colombo Fort region, overlooking the lawns.

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

The iconic Galle Face Green has a history dating to the British and Dutch period, and there are plenty of legends surrounding the etymology of Galle Face.

Dutch Hospital Corridor

The Dutch Hospital

History of the Dutch Hospital in Colombo dates back over three centuries. The restored building offers a host of themed restaurants and souvenir shops.

Lions Arcade Independence Square

Arcade Independence Square

Newly renovated colonial buildings, including the old Auditor General’s Building, is now Arcade Independence square with many shopping and dining options.

Racecourse Promenade Colombo

Racecourse Promenade

Part of the appeal of the Racecourse Promenade is the main building, its huge size and whitewashed exterior, gives the appearance of a colonial structure.