Independence Square

“The official City park of Colombo, worth a visit if you want to squeeze in a few bits of nature and fresh air.”

“The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, seven miles from Colombo. The Chief Incumbent (Chief Priest) is Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera. The temple has often been associated with the rise and fall of Ceylon / Sri Lanka, with the popular saying that as the Kelaniya temple rose, Sri Lanka rose and as it fell, the country and its administration fell. It has thus had a deep association with the political powers of the country. ”

“It is a green space stretching along the Indian Ocean, with beautiful views you’d love; especially the sunsets. Families often gather here to enjoy an evening stroll and cheer the sun down. Kids play and flykites. Sporty fellows choose this place for their training. And there’s plenty of street food. Fun time guaranteed!”

“Originally the home of Count Carl Van Ranzow, this colonial Dutch town house was built in the latter part of the 17th century. The era's unique architectural features and artefacts are displayed here.”

“National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is a zoological garden in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka, founded in 1936. Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education. The zoo has 3000 animals and 350 species as of 2005. The annual revenue is LKR 40 million. The zoo exchanges its residents with other zoological gardens for breeding purposes. ”