You are here: Home Page > Asia > Sri Lanka > Colombo

Colombo Tourism

Colombo is the place where Sri Lanka’s hustle and bustle takes place. Although it is the biggest city in Sri Lanka, this is the place where the commercial heart beats and where you can see some of the tallest buildings in Asia. In the northern part of the city is the fort area, where you can find the British fort, dating from the 19th century, and other remnants of the former colonial power. When you set off for Galle, which was the capital city when the Dutch ruled before the British invaded the Pearl of the Orient, you can visit the world heritage fort complex.

More information on Colombo Travel at Wikitravel.org

Things To Do and See in Colombo

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Colombo
This site is home to dozens of orphaned elephants.
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Excel World Entertainment Park, Colombo
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park

Colombo National Museum, Colombo
This museum of Asian civilizations is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka.
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Colombo
Attraction type: Religious site

Dehiwala Zoo, Colombo
Attraction type: Zoo

You may also be interested in...

- Traveler Reviews of Colombo

- Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Sri Lanka - Photo Gallery & Map

- Unbiased Hotel Reviews, Photos and Travel Advice

TRAVEL & TOURISM INFO | by Trip Advisor

Tours & Activities in Colombo

Traveler Reviews

Hotels & Hotel Deals

Vacations & Map

Quick Search (hotel prices & availability)

Dorling Kindersley's

Eyewitness Travel

Guide Books

DK EYEWITNESS BOOKS