Places worth the detour in Colombo
30 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Colombo, Sri Lanka, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Lotus Tower. 29 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 30, ranked 30
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Lotus Tower
Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable
Telecommunications tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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5.St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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9.Wolvendaal Church
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
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11.Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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15.Sri Lanka Air Force Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Aviation museum in Ratmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
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16.Colombo Port Maritime Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Maritime museum in Sri Lanka
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17.Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Anglican church building in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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20.Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
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22.Piliyandala Clock Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Clock tower in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
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28.Sri Lanka Planetarium
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public planetarium locsted in Colombo
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29.Independence Memorial Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
