Colombo Fort, also known as Colombo 01, is the central part of the city of Colombo.
The main fortifications of Colombo Fort were established by the Portuguese in the early 16th century, followed by the Dutch in 1656, and the British in 1796.
Although the ramparts of Colombo Fort were removed by the British in 1870, the area is still known as Colombo Fort.
Old Colombo Lighthouse and Clock Tower is a colonial-era structure and historic monument located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha in Colombo Fort.
It was constructed in 1857 and designed by Emily Elizabeth Ward, the wife of British Governor Sir Henry George Ward.
In 1952, the lighthouse was deactivated due to the construction of nearby buildings, but it still serves as a clock tower.
Sambodhi Chaithya is a bell-shaped Buddhist stupa located near Colombo Harbour on Chaithya Road in Colombo Fort.
Constructed in 1956 to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi, the stupa stands on a platform of joined arches.
Colombo Galbokka Lighthouse is a 29 meters tall lighthouse located at Galbokka Point along Marine Drive in Colombo Fort.
Built in 1952, it was erected to replace the original Colombo Lighthouse, which had been obstructed by nearby buildings.
At the base of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding coastline, while the four lion statues at the corners add a majestic touch to its design.
Dutch Hospital in Colombo is a colonial-era building located on Hospital Street in Colombo Fort.
Established by the Dutch in the 17th century, the building served as a hospital for the officers and staff of the Dutch East India Company.
Today, it has been transformed into a popular shopping and dining precinct for both locals and tourists.
Dutch Hospital in Galle is a colonial-era building located on Hospital Street within the historic Galle Fort.
Constructed in the 17th century, it originally served as a hospital for the officers and staff of the Dutch East India Company.
Today, the restored structure has been transformed into a vibrant shopping and dining precinct, attracting both locals and tourists.
Old Cargills Building is a colonial-era structure located on York Street in Colombo Fort.
The building was once the residence of the former Dutch military commander of Galle, Captain Pieter Sluysken, and the first British Governor of Ceylon, Sir Frederick North.
In 1896, after the building was acquired by British businessmen William Miller and David Sime Cargill, the current structure was completed in 1906.