Colombo

Night city cycling tour of Colombo Sum up Escape the sun and the crowds and go on a guided night city cycling tour of Colombo for a more peaceful exploration of Sri Lanka’s capital. After a few test rounds on your bike at iconic Independence Square, peddle past the eye-catching racecourse (built by the British […]

National Museum Sum up The National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is the largest museum in Sri Lanka and houses many collections of cultural and historical significance, including the crown and throne of the Kandyan monarchs – the last kings of Sri Lanka – and artefacts and narratives which

Bawa Architecture Sum up The late Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most influential architect, was responsible for linking the ancient architecture of this island with that of the modern world. Bawa had a deep understanding and appreciation of the country’s cultural heritage – drawing ideas from the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa as well as

The Life of Geoffrey Bawa Sum up One of Asia’s most prominent 20th century architects, Geoffrey Bawa is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and beloved figures, internationally renowned for his stunning designs and his development of the architectural concept ‘tropical modernism’ – a concept which earned him the title of ‘the father of Asian

Talangama Wetlands Sum up Located just a few kilometres from Colombo’s city centre, the Talangama Wetlands are an oasis of peace within a sprawling urban jungle and are one of the last remaining wetlands in Sri Lanka’s capital, the others having been built upon. This marshland is extraordinarily diverse and attracts a lot of wildlife,

Colombo Artist in Residence Sum up Spend time in the studio and gallery at the home of a globally-exhibited Colombo artist and learn about the evolution of her artistic career. Duration: 2 hours Best Time: Year-round Additional Information The entrance to the artist’s residence is hard to spot but, once discovered, it reveals a private

Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya Sum up Located close to Mt. Lavinia, just three kilometres from Colombo’s city limits, Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka’s capital, and it has a long and hallowed history. There is a great sanctity attached to this temple due to its sacred Bo tree

Colombo by colonial car Sum up Have you ever fancied living in a different era, or appearing in your own movie? And do you have a thing about classic cars? Then you’ll love the chance to re-enact Colombo’s colonial past from the seat of a classic car as you travel back in time past buildings

Colombo Fort and Pettah Architecture Sum up Colombo’s three-mile long rampart, which separates the area covered by the Fort and Pettah, was originally built in the sixteenth century by the Portuguese and was then further developed by the Dutch and the British, the colonial powers which later occupied Sri Lanka. Today, it is the commercial

Colombo Guided Walk – Religion and Culture Sum up Explore Colombo’s fascinating multi-cultural society on this guided walking tour, led by a local host who grew up in Colombo and who has an extensive knowledge of the four main religions which are practiced in Sri Lanka – Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The walk lasts