Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is a vibrant and bustling city that offers a mix of modernity and history. The city is an excellent starting point for any tour of Sri Lanka, with plenty to see and do for tourists.

Here are some of the main attractions and activities for visitors in Colombo.

1. Galle Face Green
2. Lotus Tower
3. Viharamahadevi Park
4. Mount Lavina Beech
5. Beira Lake
6. National Museum
7. Colombo Fort
8. Floating Market Pettah
9. One Galle Face
10. Independence Square
11. Old Parliament Building
12. Colombo Lighthouse
13. Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
14. Gangaramaya Temple
15. Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
16. Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
17. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
18. Jami Ul-Altar Mosque
19. St Anthony's Shrine
20. Wolvendaal Church