• SpeedBay @ Port City Colombo - Port City Colombo is designed to connect with the South Asian market through investment opportunities, international business settings, top-tier infrastructure, and sustainable high-quality living.

Once completed, Port City Colombo will include five unique precincts: the Financial District, Central Park Living, Island Living, the Marina, and the International Island. The city will also feature over 6.4 million square meters of new developments in residential, healthcare, education, entertainment, hotels, restaurants, retail, and commercial spaces.

In May 2021, Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the Port City Commission Bill to create the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone and Economic Commission. This legislation allows companies to be exempt from all taxes, including personal, corporate, excise, import, and others, for up to forty years.

• Colombo National Museum - The museum is located in a former Dutch prison, built in 1676, and is the only remaining Dutch-era building within the Colombo Port area. The building was refurbished and renovated to house the artifacts at a cost of Rs 25 million, following a concept introduced by the Minister of Ports Development, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, M. H. M. Ashraff. It was officially opened in August 2003 by the Minister of Shipping, Ports Development, Eastern Development, and Muslim Religious Affairs, Rauff Hakeem.

The museum displays various historically significant items related to the country’s ports, maritime industry, and the ocean surrounding Sri Lanka. Sculptures of King Vijeya and other notable figures are exhibited alongside model ship displays.

Artworks and models illustrating the systematic development of the Colombo Port and equipment used in port operations over time are also featured.

• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Situated in the bustling streets of Pettah, the red and white Jami-ul-Alfar Mosque, known locally as the Red Mosque, stands as a prominent tourist attraction and one of the oldest mosques in Colombo. Its clock tower and candy-cane-striped minarets, visible from miles away, once served as a landmark for sailors approaching Colombo’s ports. Commissioned by the local Muslim community in the early 1900s for a central prayer location, the mosque was completed and opened to worshippers by 1909. Designed by Habibu Labbe Saibu Lebbe, an unknown architect of the time, it features Indo-Saracenic architectural style. Notably, its “pomegranate-shaped domes” differ from the traditional onion-shaped domes of mosques.

• Lotus Tower - The Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ, romanized: Nelum Kuluna; Tamil: தாமரைக் கோபுரம், romanized: Tāmaraik Kōpuram), also known as the Colombo Lotus Tower, stands at 351.5 meters (1,153 feet) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark for the country. As of 2019, it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest overall, following the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman antenna tower in India. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest in the world. Initially proposed to be built in Peliyagoda, the Sri Lankan Government later changed the location. The lotus-shaped structure serves multiple purposes, including communication, observation, and leisure facilities. The estimated construction cost was approximately US$113 million.

• Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil - Also known as Captain’s Garden Kovil, this is Colombo’s oldest Hindu Temple. The temple’s South-Indian inspired architecture, along with its vibrant paintings and intricate artwork, especially on the ceiling, is remarkable. New structures were being built during a recent visit, indicating ongoing expansion. The temple houses numerous statues of various Hindu gods, with Easwaran (Shiva) and Ganesh being the main deities.

• Viharamahadevi Park - Viharamahadevi Park (Sinhala: විහාරමහාදේවී උද්‍යානය; formerly Victoria Park, Sinhala: වික්ටෝරියා පාක්) is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. Built by the British colonial administration, it is the oldest and largest park in Colombo. Originally named “Victoria Park” after Queen Victoria, it was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu, on July 18, 1958.

• Old Town Hall - The Town Hall of Colombo serves as the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Located in front of Viharamahadevi Park, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council.

In 1921, renowned Scottish town planner Professor Patrick Geddes recommended constructing a large, central, and dignified municipal building to house the council, a public reception hall, the mayor’s office, and a public library. The need for the Colombo Public Library was addressed by a philanthropic donation of a building by Dr. W. Arthur Silva in 1925. This building, Sirinivasa, is now the official residence of the mayor.

• Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya Temple (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ගංගාරාම මහාවිහාරය śrī gangārāma mahāvihāraya, Tamil: ஸ்ரீ கங்காராம மகாவிகாரம் Srī Gaṅgārāma Makāvikāram) is one of the most significant temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, blending modern architecture with cultural essence. Located on Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.

• Salie’s Fine Jewelry & Gem Stones - Sri Lanka boasts a rich variety of traditional handicrafts, with a tradition as old as the nation itself. According to the Mahavansa (The Great Chronicle), when Prince Vijaya from India arrived in Sri Lanka in the 6th century BC, he encountered Kuveni spinning cotton. Ancient kings supported craftsmen, fostering their development.

Masks
Masks are ornamental facial decorations used in entertainment and dance. Early humans used masks in rituals, dramas, and healing. It is believed that masks offer curative benefits for psychological issues. The use of masks in Sri Lanka is as old as the Sinhala nation, with three main varieties crafted from “Diya Kanduru” wood (nux vomica or Blazar). This wood is chosen for its lightness, durability, resistance to cracking and insects, and ease of carving.

• Ceylon Tea Supermarket - Ceylon tea, a type of black tea, is celebrated for its bold, full, and brisk flavor, originating from Sri Lanka, where it plays a vital role in the country’s culture and economy.
  Here’s a closer look at Ceylon tea:
  Origin and Production:
  Ceylon tea is exclusively grown and produced in Sri Lanka.
  The Sri Lanka Tea Board legally owns the Lion Logo of Ceylon tea.
  Tea from Sri Lanka must meet strict quality standards set by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and be packed in Sri Lanka to qualify as “Ceylon Tea.”
  The tea is handpicked by skilled tea pluckers and primarily produced through orthodox and artisanal methods.
  Ceylon tea is the world’s first Ozone Friendly Tea, avoiding the use of Methyl-Bromide during packaging and shipping.

• Laksala - Sri Lanka offers a wide range of traditional handicrafts, with a history as ancient as the nation itself. According to the Mahavansa (The Great Chronicle), when Prince Vijaya from India arrived in Sri Lanka in the 6th century BC, he met Kuveni spinning cotton. Ancient kings supported craftsmen, encouraging their development.

Masks
Masks are ornamental facial decorations used in entertainment and dance. Early humans used masks in rituals, dramas, and healing. It is believed that masks offer curative benefits for psychological issues. The use of masks in Sri Lanka is as old as the Sinhala nation, with three main varieties crafted from “Diya Kanduru” wood (nux vomica or Blazar). This wood is chosen for its lightness, durability, resistance to cracking and insects, and ease of carving.

• Colombo Lighthouse - The Colombo Lighthouse is 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 Clock Tower - Overview
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Map of Colombo Fort Old Lighthouse & Clock Tower
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Old Colombo Lighthouse and Clock Tower

The 29-meter-high (95 ft) tower was the tallest structure in Colombo at that time. The original clock was commissioned for £1,200 in 1814 by the then Governor …
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Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower is a clock tower and was a lighthouse in Colombo. The lighthouse is no longer operational, but the tower remains and functions as a clock tower. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha in Colombo Fort. Wikipedia

• Cargills Department Store - The historic Cargills building in the heart of Colombo Fort was originally the residence of Captain Pieter Sluysken, the former Dutch military commander of Galle. It was later occupied by the first British Governor of Ceylon, Sir Frederick North, who lived there briefly before relocating to a villa in Hulftsdorp. Cargills acquired the building in 1896, with D.S. Cargill as Chairman, Walter Hamilton as Director, and William Jenkins as General Manager.

Construction of the current building began in 1902, designed by Edward Skinner, built by Walker Sons and Company, and completed in 1906. A foundation stone dated 1684 and a wooden statue of Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and trade), both retrieved from the gable end of Sluysken’s house, are preserved by the ground floor lift. By 1909, the building employed “

• Galle Face Green - Galle Face Beach, also known as Galle Face Green, is a popular oceanfront promenade and park in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is an ideal spot for relaxation, enjoying street food, and watching sunsets. While not a traditional swimming beach, it offers a lively atmosphere with locals and tourists engaging in activities like kite flying, people-watching, and strolling along the sea.

• Independence Memorial Hall - Independence Memorial Hall, also known as Independence Commemoration Hall, is a national monument in Sri Lanka built to commemorate the country’s independence from British rule, with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. The hall also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

The monument was constructed at the site where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, took place on February 4, 1948.

• Entry/admission to Ceylon tea outlet factory
• Entry/admission to town hall
• Bottled water
• Entry/admission to Kailavasanaathan Hindu Devasthanam
• Entry/admission to Jami Ul Far Mosque
• All Fees and Taxes
• Entry/admission to Port City
• Entry/admission to traditional gem mine
• Entry/admission to Viharamakadevi Park
• Entry/admission to maritime museum
• Entry/admission to Laksala

• Entrance fee to gangaramaya (vihara)buddist Temple $2 per person
• Entrance fee to lotus tower $20 per person

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