A complete guide to Pettah, Colombo's historic bazaar district: history, top sights, street food, shopping tips and map.

A complete guide to the Colombo Fort district: colonial history, the Clock Tower, Old Dutch Hospital, walking tips and map.

A complete guide to Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo: history, architecture, its unusual museum, festivals, tips and map.

A complete visitor guide to Galle Face Green in Colombo: history, sunset tips, street food, the Galle Face Hotel and map.

A guide to the Dutch Period Museum in Pettah, Colombo: history, exhibits, visiting tips and map.

A guide to the Jami-ul-Alfar Mosque, Colombo's famous Red Mosque: history, architecture, visiting etiquette and map.

A guide to Wolvendaal Church in Colombo, the oldest Protestant church in Sri Lanka: history, architecture, visiting tips and map.

A guide to the Old Town Hall in Pettah, Colombo: history, exhibits, visiting tips and map.

A guide to the Colombo Fort Clock Tower: history, how it doubled as a lighthouse, visiting tips and map.

A guide to the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo Fort: history, harbour views, visiting tips and map.