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Independence Square
Located on the east side of the University of Colombo, the square is an iconic cultural square and the place where Sri Lanka's independence ceremony on February 4, 1948 was held. Looking around here, the White House is faintly visible in the distance. Many young people rest and read here, which is a good place to find a comfortable and quiet place. 1. "Kandy Culture" Visit the Memorial Hall, you will see elephants, lions and patterns describing the history of Sri Lanka's Buddhism carved on the pillars. There are also 60 stone lions symbolizing the Sinhalese around the memorial hall. Each lion represents a king, reflecting the style of Kandy culture. 2. The Independence Hall in the center of the Independence Hall Square is built to imitate the hall where pilgrims were received during the Kandy Dynasty. The green lawn around the square reflects the Independence Memorial Hall, surrounded by stone lions, and there is a statue of D.S Senyonayake on the back of the Memorial Hall. 3. Shopping There is also a shopping center called Arcade. There are many brand stores in the European-style building. It is quite cost-effective when the products are discounted.Colombo · 25 km from Bandaragama
Colombo National Museum
Colombo National Museum is the national museum of Sri Lanka. Opened in 1877, it houses tens of thousands of artifacts and is an ideal place to quickly understand the history of this island. The museum is housed in a two-story, Italian-style white building. With its arched colonnades and a large lawn in front, the white facade is very photogenic. The first floor is arranged chronologically, while the second floor is organized by theme, showcasing everything from prehistoric stone tools to the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa periods, and finally the Kingdom of Kandy. The museum library also houses thousands of palm-leaf manuscripts, offering a window into the literary heritage of ancient Sri Lanka.Colombo · 25.9 km from Bandaragama
Kalutara Bodhiya
Located in the Kalutara district of Sri Lanka, it is one of the few hollow stupas in the world and its interior contains 74 murals, each depicting a different aspect of the life of the Buddha.Kalutara · 14.5 km from Bandaragama
Piliyandala Clock Tower
Piliyandala · 12.1 km from Bandaragama
Panadura Beach
Panadura · 9.6 km from Bandaragama
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
The Bandaranaike International Conference Building is located in the heart of Colombo's Beta District. The building is a project assisted by the Chinese government in Sri Lanka free of charge. Since its completion 30 years ago, it has played an important role in the social life of Sri Lanka. The internal facilities of the entire building are relatively complete, with a 16,000-square-foot conference hall, 400 telephone lines and a newly built library showing its momentum. The building adopts an octagonal plane, with 48 snow-white marble pillars forming a veranda, large overhanging eaves, and a latticed exterior wall. It is light and cheerful, full of tropical architectural style and local characteristics. It has been put into use for more than 30 years. play an important role. In 1964, China decided to build an international conference building for Sri Lanka free of charge. Completed in May 1973, completed and put into use for more than 30 years, it has played an important role in the social life of Sri Lanka. Its status is equivalent to the Great Hall of the People in China. It is known as "a symbol of Sri Lanka-China friendship and a pearl of Sri Lanka" . In contrast, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has an obvious political status. The two buildings complement each other, symbolizing the close unity of the Chinese and Sri Lankan people.Colombo · 24.5 km from Bandaragama
Richmond Castle
Kalutara · 12.6 km from Bandaragama
Galle Face Green
Galle Face Green Plaza is a scenic promenade in the heart of Colombo's financial and business district, stretching for half a kilometer along the coast of the Indian Ocean, a great place to watch the sunset. The surrounding business atmosphere is strong and the activities are rich. 1. Seaside scenery When you walk on this seaside avenue with the sea breeze and the sound of the waves, one side is the Indian Ocean seascape, and the other side is the modern city scenery of Colombo. In the evening, it is still a place to enjoy the sunset view. There is a slender beach under the seawall. Although it is not too clean, it is also a good place to play in the water. There is a viewing platform in the middle of the square, where you can get close contact with the sea. 2. There is a flag lowering ceremony at 6 o'clock every night in the surrounding activity square, which is very spectacular and worth seeing. In addition, there is a night market near the beach at night. You will see many barbecue stalls. Grilled fish is very surprising. All kinds of traditional Lankan food will also gather here. In addition, due to its close proximity to the Presidential Palace, the Independence Day military parade has also been held here in recent years. 3. The history of the square During the Dutch rule, it was used as a breakwater and a fortress. In 1859, the then Governor of British Ceylon opened this green space for a racecourse and golf course. Today, Galle Face Green has become a popular local leisure spot, where you can often see locals jogging, walking, kite flying, and even couples who are in love.Colombo · 28.2 km from Bandaragama
Bentota River Mangroves
Bentota River MangrovesLocated near the mouth of the Bentota River on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, it is a natural scenic area characterized by estuarine wetland ecology and boat sightseeing. Here, the confluence of fresh and salt water provides suitable conditions for mangrove growth, and dense trees extend along the riverbanks, forming a lush, multi-layered green view. Compared to the bustling beach resort areas, the interior of the mangroves is much quieter. Visitors can take a small boat with a canopy into the waterways to experience the unique charm of the wetland environment while moving slowly. As the boat moves slowly along the winding waterways, the prop roots of the mangroves on both banks intertwine, vines hang low, and branches and leaves connect overhead, creating a view that resembles a natural green tunnel. Sunlight filters through the leaves onto the water, and the river reflects the surrounding plants, swaying gently with the boat to present a tranquil and layered natural pictureGalle · 31.3 km from Bandaragama
Katubedda Walkway, Lake & Parking
Moratuwa · 13.9 km from Bandaragama
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What travellers say about Bandaragama
khccMay 1, 2024
4.0
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the museum. This is a large square. It is said that it was the place where independence celebrations were held. It has good greening and is very suitable. Take a walk here at dusk.
Independence Square
Laowai on the LooseJanuary 24, 2025
5.0
If you want to learn about the history of Sri Lanka this is a great place to start. The museum shows pre-historic finds and the earliest civilization of Sri Lanka as well as the Colonial era and the history or resistance to those colonial powers. As a history teacher I really enjoyed the museum.
Colombo National Museum
ElizadepaysementAugust 2, 2026
4.0
Le symbole de Piliyandala, parmi les plus hauts en Asie, mais est assez récent (construit en 1952).
Piliyandala Clock Tower
wzchcjyJanuary 19, 2020
5.0
It is a building funded by China, which makes it very familiar. It is located in the center of Colombo, with a very high-quality design. There is also a large square in front of it, with a high green coverage rate. However, you cannot go inside, you can only look at the exterior.
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
Quest JourneyOctober 28, 2023
5.0
Gala Face Beach 🏖️: Stunning views and serene waters! Must visit place in Srilanka
Galle Face Green
DEAR张小球June 1, 2020
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Mangroves are not unfamiliar to the seaside in southern my country, but mangroves of this size are not seen in China. It is most suitable to take a boat trip. Mangroves are very valuable trees that protect the marine ecological environment.
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