Colombo

Sacred Sites of Colombo

Colombo’s spiritual heritage is defined by a blend of architectural styles and faiths. This list features the Gangaramaya Temple, known for its museum and eclectic architecture, and the Seema Malaka, a serene meditation space on Beira Lake designed by Geoffrey Bawa. The red-and-white brickwork of the Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque highlights the Pettah district, while the Captain's Garden Hindu Temple stands as the city's oldest Hindu site. Christian history is represented by the 18th-century St. Anthony’s Shrine and the grand St. Lucia’s Cathedral, the seat of the local Archbishop.

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.

Red Mosque

Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque (Sinhala: කොලඹ කොටුව රතු පල්ලිය, romanized: Kolomba Kotuwa Rathu Palliya, Tamil: மஸ்ஜிதுல் ஜாமிஉல் அஃபார்

Captain's Garden Hindu Temple

The oldest Hindu temple in Colombo, located in Captain's Gardens. It's dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh - Hindu deities.

St. Anthony Church

St. Anthony's Shrine is a Roman Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

St. Lucia's Cathedral

St. Lucia's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

Milagiriya St. Paul's Church

St. Paul's Church is situated in the Milagiriya district of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.

Sri Saddharmaramaya

Traditional Buddhist temple located in the Grandpass area of Colombo.

Ambulgama Purana Raja maha Viharaya (Rock)

Ancient Buddhist temple featuring a prominent white stupa built atop a natural rock formation, historically designated as a royal temple.

Seema Malaka Temple

Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship.