Observation deck
Above the city.
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A 351.5-metre tower on the shore of Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo, among the tallest self-supported structures in South Asia. Its top is shaped like an opening lotus flower, and it has become a new symbol of the capital's skyline, glowing in changing colours at night. The tower combines telecommunications, observation and leisure, and cost about USD 113 million to build. From the observation deck the whole city spreads out: the port and the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake, the towers of the financial district and, on clear days, the distant hills. Inside is an interactive digital exhibition called Pixel Bloom along with leisure facilities, and close by is the Pettah floating market on Beira Lake, good for a short stroll after your visit. Foreign adults pay USD 20 and children aged 3 to 10 pay USD 10, covering the observation deck and the digital exhibition, with entry in timed slots, per the official ticket site. Go up just before sunset to see the city in daylight and then lit up.
Above the city.
Changing colours.
At the base.
Colombo 1, on the shore of Beira Lake
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)One of Colombo's oldest and most eye-catching mosques, standing on Second Cross 18 minutes walk4.7
Viharamahadevi ParkColombo's oldest and largest park, covering about 18 hectares in Cinnamon Garden19 minutes walk4.5
Galle Face GreenA five-hectare park open to the Indian Ocean, running some 500 metres along the 19 minutes walk4.6USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children aged 3 to 10, covering the deck and the digital exhibition, per the official ticket site.