The Independence Square
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Colombo- the Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka is an ever-busy city. Most of the important buildings are located here in Colombo, which makes the city even busier.

The Independence Square
The Independence Square | Image Credit : Charaka Ranasinghe, Independence Commemoration Hall, CC BY 2.0

Colombo Fort

If you are wondering why this place has been named a ‘Fort’, that is because it was really a fort when the Portuguese and the Dutch ruled the country. If you are planning to have a Colombo city tour, make sure you start it from here.

Galle Face

Many of the best places to stay in Sri Lanka are located very close to the Galle Face Green, and among them, there are also hotels owned by the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Those who are spending family vacations, can come to the Galle Face in the evenings and just have some fun with the kids while enjoying the natural sea breeze.

Colombo National Museum

Although Colombo is a modern city, the iconic building known as ‘the Colombo National Museum’ tells its visitors about the proud history of the country. Make sure you drop in if you are ever on a city tour.

The Independence Square

Independence Square is a great place to relax in Colombo. It also has the Arcade shopping complex which has several shops to please all kinds of tastes.

 

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