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Discover Kollupitiya
The district Kollupitiya of Colombo in Western Province is a district in Sri Lanka and is a district of the nations capital.
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When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Katunayaka, Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Kandy and Galle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F
Morning Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
Evening Temperature | 30°C / 86 °F |
Night Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 12% |
Air Humidity | 75% |
Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Sunday, 15th of December 2024
29°C (84 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.
Monday, 16th of December 2024
27°C (80 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.
Tuesday, 17th of December 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Fortress Resort and Spa
COLOMBO COURT HOTEL AND SPA
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
Saladura Villa
City Breeze By Amaranta
Colombo Hotel by Ceilão Villas
Renuka City Hotel
ZEN Premium Upatissa Road
Vista Upatissa Road
Colombo Ceylon City Hotel
Videos from this area
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
University of Colombo
The University of Colombo (informally Colombo University or UoC) is a public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka, it is also the largest university in the island, specialised in the fields of natural, social, and applied sciences as well as mathematics, computer sciences, and law. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in South Asia.
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (Sinhala: සිංහල ක්රිඩා සමාජ ක්රීඩාංගනය) is one of the most famous cricket grounds in Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Ground often cited as the Lord's of Sri Lanka, hosting most domestic finals and one of preeminent international cricket venues. The ground staged its first test in 1984 against touring New Zealand team.
St Peter's College, Colombo
St. Peter's College is a distinguished boys only primary to secondary (inclusive) school in the Bambalapitiya zone of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1922. In 1919, just after the end of World War I, Rev. Fr. M.J. Le Goc, Rector of St Joseph's College, Colombo, had a vision of a college in the southern suburbs of Colombo. While he was traveling one day on his famous motor bicycle with this idea in mind, Fr Le Goc spotted a block of cinnamon land in Bambalapitiya which belonged to Mr. E.C.
Bambalapitiya
Bambalapitiya is a suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The area, numbered Colombo 4, spans about one and a half kilometres of the Galle Road in Colombo. The west of the city is bordered by the Indian Ocean while to the east Havelock Town town borders it. In the early 19th century it is believed Bambalapitiya was a jungle infested with snakes. Cashew trees were common here. Outlaws would seek hiding in the dense jungle, and hijack bullock carts carrying produce between Galle and Colombo. St.
National Institute of Business Management (Sri Lanka)
The National Institute of Business Management (also known as NIBM) is a Sri Lankan business school. It is a collaboration with the UNDP, with the ILO functioning as the executing agency. On 1 June 1976, the Institute was incorporated as the National Institute of Business Management.
Mahanama College
Mahanama College, Colombo was established in 1954 as a public school in Sri Lanka. It is a National School, which is controlled by the Central government as opposed to the Provincial Council. The school accommodates 5500+ students on a campus spread over 10 acres . The academic staff of 200+ is led by the principal, Mr W. A. Premalal Kumarasiri.
Viharamahadevi Park
The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-style Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built during the British rule of Sri Lanka, and was originally named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria.
Isipathana Vidyalaya
Formerly known as Greenlands College, Isipathana College is a public school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Thurstan College
Thurstan College is a public school in Colombo 7 situated in Cinnamon Gardens. It is a National School, i.e. it is controlled by the Central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides both primary and secondary education.
National Library and Documentation Services Board
National Library and Documentation Services Board is the agency of the government of Sri Lanka which helps maintains all state libraries around the country including the Colombo Library but the management of individual libraries in cities and towns are carried out by the Municipal Council. The National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) was established under the act No: 51 of 1998 succeeding the Sri Lanka National Library Services Board which was established in 1970.
Prime Minister's House (Colombo)
Prime Minister's House, most commonly known as Temple Trees, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. It is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Several recent Presidents have used it as their official residence too. Currently it is used by HE Mahinda Rajapakse, the 5th Executive President of Sri Lanka.
Bandaranayake College
Bandaranayake College Gampaha was founded in September 1918. It is considered to be the leading Public School in Gampaha. It is a National School, meaning that it is controlled by the central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides only the secondary education. Bandaranayaka College is a boys' secondary school as well as the foremost college in Sri Lanka.
Town Hall, Colombo
The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council. The foundation stone was laid on May 24, 1924, by Mayor of Colombo T. Reid, CCS, and the work was completed in 1927. Designed by S. J.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973 the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from 1956 to 1959.
Maliyadeva Girls' College
Maliyadeva Girls' College is a national Buddhist school in Sri Lanka situated in Kurunegala. Today it accommodates over 4000 students.
All Saints College, Galle
All Saints College, founded in 1867 in Galle, Sri Lanka, is located in a Dutch fortress in a residential suburb of Galle known as the Galle Dutch Fort, along the Light House Street. The fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a history spanning over 140 years it has been able to gain many achievements of excellence both in the academic and non academic fields.
Saifee Villa
Saifee Villa (previously known as Lakshmigiri) is a bungalow at 102, Thurstan Road in Colombo, Sri Lanka. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|53|57.05|N|79|51|33.00|E| |primary |name= }}
Colombo University Observatory
The Colombo University Observatory is the astronomical observatory located at the University of Colombo. Formally the Colombo Observatory it is a permanently mounted telescope with its own observatory dome located on the university grounds next to Reid Avenue in Colombo. The observatory is used by the Mathematical and Astronomical Society. The telescope is a 12½-inch (32 cm) Newtonian reflector solidly fixed on a polar mount.
A0 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A 0 is an A-Grade road in Sri Lanka. It connects Kollupitiya and Sri Jayawardanapura, the nation's capital. The highway passes through Rajagiriya.
Royal College, Colombo
Royal College is a selective entry school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded in January 1835, the college's full official name is Royal College Colombo, it is usually referred to simply as "Royal" in Sri Lanka. It is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka. The oldest public school in the country, it was founded in the British public school tradition and was one of the first schools to be designated as a National School by the Sri Lankan Government.
CR & FC Grounds
Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club Grounds is a multi-purpose stadium complex located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the home ground of Caltex League side Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club and on occasion hosts concerts.
Visumpaya
Visumpaya, is an official residence of the Government of Sri Lanka. It is located in Lillie Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The house has been used as residence for visiting heads of state and local government ministers. As at present it is used by the D. M. Jayaratne, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka as his official residence.
Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda
Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda, also known as “Veyangoda Central College (VCC)”, is a National school in Sri Lanka. The school was originally one of the three first Central Colleges established under the education reforms of late Hon. C. W. W. Kannangara, who introduced free education in Sri Lanka. Today about 2640 students are studying from grade 6 to 13 and academic staff of 135 are engaged in the teaching process.
Colombo Racecourse
Colombo Racecourse was a harness racing course in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. In 2012 it was redeveloped as the Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex with the first International Rugby Union grounds in Sri Lanka and an upscale shopping center with restaurants. It was used as a temporary airfield durrign world war 2.
Altair (Building)
The Altair Project (or Altair) is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. At 68 stories and 240m, the building will be the tallest residential building in Colombo when it is completed. The building is situated adjacent to Beira Lake on 2 acres of land located at 127, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 00200. As of March 2013, piling is in progress.