temple · Colombo · 1km from Colombo

Colombo's best-known Buddhist temple, with shrine rooms, a bodhi tree and a museum crammed with donated objects from vintage cars to clocks. The ticket also covers the Seema Malaka pavilion on Beira Lake, redesigned by Geoffrey Bawa.

Best time to visit

Early morning, before the heat and the tour groups

Typical visit duration

1 to 1.5 hours

Tips

Cover shoulders and knees and take off shoes and hats. Walk to Seema Malaka afterwards; it is quietest early in the day.