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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
4.80 (15.7K reviews)
(~0.42 km from centre)
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Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta, Ragama.
Basilica
👍👍 For those who are not aware of what a Basilica is, it is important to understand the word’s origin. Basilica originates from the Roman language and was meant to describe a large Roman public building, usually a court of justice. When Christianity spread in the Roman Empire, forming Roman Catholic se...
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
(~9.52 km from centre)
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St. Mary's Church - Bambalapetty
Catholic church
👍👍 The church is very beautiful and has ample parking space. It is very quiet and calming inside. The father and the brother we met were kind,friendly and supportive.
PS: Please note that the entrance is from the Lauries Rd. Google maps directed me somewhere else.
4.80 (742 reviews)
(~8.8 km from centre)
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Kotte Rajamaha Vihara කෝට්ටේ රජමහා විහාරය
Buddhist temple
😐 Nestled in the heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a serene sanctuary of historical and spiritual significance. This sacred Buddhist temple, known locally as "කෝට්ටේ රජ මහා විහාරය," is a cherished relic of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
Situated in the Western pro...
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~7.79 km from centre)
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Maha Kali Amman Temple
Hindu temple
👍 Maha Kali Amman Kovil located in modera near by sea. Its believed that this Hindu temple is very famous among locals that has great power to fulfill their wishes. The Architecture of this Hindu temple is really impressive and you can also find some beautiful arts and sculpture over here.
4.70 (889 reviews)
(~5.63 km from centre)
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Mahamevnawa Amawatura Monastery
Buddhist temple
👍👍 One of a most peaceful Buddhist meditation center of Mahamevnawa monastery. No adequate parking. Beautiful place.
4.70 (845 reviews)
(~7.66 km from centre)
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Gangaramaya Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.
4.60 (10.7K reviews)
(~7.44 km from centre)
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Kathiresan Pillayar kovil | கதிரேசன் பிள்ளையார் கோயில்
Hindu temple
👍👍 Kathiresan Pillayar Kovil - built more than hundred years ago dedicated to the Thamizh Kadawul Murugan/Skandhan (Tamil god Murugan/Skandan). An Unique architecture and colorful sculptures of the Hindu gods in the Gopuram makes the temple an eye-catching holy place. There are separate shrines for Go...
4.70 (707 reviews)
(~9.66 km from centre)
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All Saints' Church - Borella | සියළු සාන්තුවරයන්ගේ දේවස්ථානය - බොරැල්ල
Catholic church
👍👍 One of the most beautiful churches I've ever been to. Nicely built and well maintained. A great place for a beautiful discussion with God. The environment calms your mind and relaxes you and makes you ready for the prayer. Definitely Worth a visit!
4.70 (668 reviews)
(~5.5 km from centre)
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Cathedral of St. Lucia
Catholic cathedral
This stately Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1881 features many detailed statues of saints.
4.70 (659 reviews)
(~5.59 km from centre)
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Historic Colombo Grand Masjid
Mosque
👍👍 The Colombo Grand Mosque was the first mosque built in Colombo by Scholar Khalid Ibn Baqaya who came to Sri Lanka in Hijri 181 as an envoy of Khalifa Al Rasheed who was reigning in Hijri 169 during the regime of Abbasids.
The Arabian trade relationship with Sri Lanka was in existence even before t...
4.70 (657 reviews)
(~6.29 km from centre)
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Gangarama Sima Malaka
Buddhist temple
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
(~7.64 km from centre)
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Kolonnawa Masjid
Mosque
👍👍 Situated in the heart of town with 4floors which is enormous. Ground floor is Air conditioned & Masjid is well maintained.
There's a big parking area next to the masjid with people assigned to guide even on jummah days & if not you can park on Vihara Mw also.
Please remember for isha the parking g...
4.80 (315 reviews)
(~3.07 km from centre)
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Manelwatta Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 {"0":"Nice calm place. Car parking(no charges) and a cafe is also available. Saw that people come here and do wedding shoots. Has a nice lake. A huge area to walk and get relaxed.","2":["0","173"]}
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~4.06 km from centre)
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St. Anne's Church
Catholic church
👍👍 One of the beautiful churches in the country. Very powerful place.
4.80 (282 reviews)
(~4.49 km from centre)
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Sri Kaileswaram Temple
Hindu temple
Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, known for its vibrant ceiling artwork & tucked-away locale.
4.60 (790 reviews)
(~6.74 km from centre)