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.