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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)
(~5.64 km from centre)
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Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.
4.80 (8.3K reviews)
(~9.2 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)
(~9.68 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)
(~5.37 km from centre)
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Sri Venkateshwara Maha Vishnu Moorthy Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Small place but the temple designed and built superbly. Very calm place and superb place to prayers and meditation. Visnu is the main god here
Specially, every Sunday they will provide free lunch.
Reasonable parking area is also available
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
(~9.02 km from centre)
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Korathota Royal Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Very sacred temple🙏 You have to climb up to the Vihara geya, Bodhin wahanse and the pagoda. Further climb up and can get to the sacred huge Buddha statue which is visible to the highrises in Colombo.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
(~6.37 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)
(~9.77 km from centre)
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Independence Square
Historical landmark
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue.
4.60 (9K reviews)
(~8.57 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)
(~9.89 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)
(~7.84 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)
(~9.92 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)
(~4.13 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)
(~9.98 km from centre)
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Nawala Urban Wetland Park
Garden
👍👍 Nature oriented place.
We can use any time of the day without any restrictions. Small animals and birds available
🐊 Also available (Be careful)
Personally I don't suggest this place to a family. Suggested for a person looking for relaxation and a person in a relationship can go there with their s...
4.50 (3.8K reviews)
(~6.79 km from centre)
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Sri Aanjaneyar Temple
Hindu temple
Hindu temple with an unusual 5-faced statue of Lord Hanuman, to whom the temple is dedicated.
4.60 (578 reviews)
(~9.81 km from centre)
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Diyasaru Park
Park
60-acre preserve offering footpaths & boardwalks past vibrant vegetation & wildlife.
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
(~3.62 km from centre)
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Royal Colombo Golf Club
Golf
Classy, members-only 18-hole course dating from 1879, plus a restaurant & a fitness center.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
(~6.7 km from centre)
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Aśōkārāma Temple
Buddhist temple
Tranquil Buddhist temple with a white stupa & colorful frescoes & statues.
4.60 (451 reviews)
(~9.07 km from centre)
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Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid
Mosque
👍👍 “SHAIKH USMAN WALIYULLAH SHRINE” The Dewatagaha mosque is one of the more prominent mosques in Colombo – its lovely exterior is almost an iconic part of the architecture near Town Hall. It is also partly a shrine to a Saint from the 19th century – Shaikh Usman Waliyullah – and Muslims an...
4.50 (839 reviews)
(~8.9 km from centre)