Slave Island
District of Colombo
Western Province - Sri Lanka

Central Bank bombing

The Central Bank bombing was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks carried out by the LTTE during the Separatist civil war in Sri Lanka between the government and the Tamil Tigers. The attack took place on January 31, 1996, in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo. A lorry (42-6452) containing about 440 pounds of high explosives crashed through the main gate of the Central Bank, a seaside high-rise which managed most of the financial business of the country.

Located at 6.9325, 79.8439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in 1996, Civilian massacres in Sri Lanka, 1996 in Sri Lanka, Suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, Car and truck bombings in Sri Lanka, Mass murder in 1996, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attacks in Eelam War III

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.

Located at 6.90611, 79.8542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1954, National schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Colombo

Galle Face Green

The Galle Face is a promenade which stretches for a half kilometre along the coast in the heart of the financial and business district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by the Governor of what was then British Ceylon, Sir Henry Ward, and was also used for horse racing and as a golf course, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. It was known as the Colpitty Race Course.

Located at 6.92655, 79.8435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Landmarks in Colombo, Parks in Colombo

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.

Located at 6.91389, 79.8606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Landmarks in Colombo, Parks in Colombo, Parks in Sri Lanka

Isipathana Vidyalaya

Formerly known as Greenlands College, Isipathana College is a public school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.91244, 79.8585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government agencies of Sri Lanka, Education in Sri Lanka, Libraries in Sri Lanka, 1998 establishments in Sri Lanka, Government agencies established in 1998

Beira Lake

Beira Lake is a lake in the heart of the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many important businesses in the city. It occupied approximately 165 hectares of land 100 years ago and has been reduced to mere 65 hectares today due to various reasons. During the colonial era of the Portuguese, and the English the lake was used to transport goods within the city.

Located at 6.93333, 79.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Colombo, Lakes of Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 6.91472, 79.8519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Colombo, Official residences in Sri Lanka, Prime ministerial residences, Landmarks in Colombo

Echelon Barracks

Echelon Barracks was a former military barracks situated in Colombo fort, Colombo. Build during the late nineteenth century as headquarters of the British Army Garrison of Ceylon, it was occupied by the newly formed Ceylon Army, following independence. It was made up of a two-storey barrack blocks, with wide verandahs, formed a square around a parade ground large enough for several football and hockey pitches. This parade ground gained the name Echelon Square adjoining the then old Parliament.

Located at 6.93222, 79.8442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sri Lankan Army bases, British Army bases, Buildings and structures in Colombo, Military of British Ceylon, Government buildings in Colombo, Barracks in 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.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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SLAF Colombo

SLAF Colombo is the Sri Lanka Air Force headquarters in Colombo. In this capacity it has the offices of the Commander of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, the Board of Management (BOM) and Board of Directors (BOD) of the Sri Lanka Air Force. All air and ground operations are directed from SLAF Colombo. Apart from functioning as a headquarters, it is a limited air base for helicopter operations.

Located at 6.9281, 79.851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sri Lanka Air Force bases, Government buildings in Colombo

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.

Located at 6.91585, 79.8638 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Colombo, Landmarks in Colombo, Seats of local government, Local authorities in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Maliyadeva Girls' College

Maliyadeva Girls' College is a national Buddhist school in Sri Lanka situated in Kurunegala. Today it accommodates over 4000 students.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buddhist organizations

Ceylon Electricity Board

The Ceylon Electricity Board (also abbreviated as CEB), is the largest electricity company in Sri Lanka. With a market share of nearly 100%, it controls all major functions of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and retailing in Sri Lanka. It is one of the only two on-grid electricity companies in the country; the other being Lanka Electricity Company. The company earned approximately LKR110.9 billion in 2008, with a total of nearly 4.1 million consumer accounts.

Located at 6.93028, 79.8472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Galle, Educational institutions established in 1867, Provincial schools in Sri Lanka

Old Parliament Building, Colombo

The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo. The building houses the island's legislature for 53 years until the New Parliament Complex was opened at Sri Jayawardenepura in 1983. It is next to the General Treasury Building.

Located at 6.93111, 79.8431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Legislative buildings in Sri Lanka, Government buildings in Colombo, Seats of national legislatures, Parliament of Sri Lanka

General's House, Colombo

The General's House is the official residence of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Located at 6.91667, 79.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.9119, 79.8507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Highways in Sri Lanka

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.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.91472, 79.8519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Colombo, Official residences in Sri Lanka, Prime ministerial residences

Fort railway station

Fort Railway Station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country.

Located at 6.93361, 79.8508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations on the Coastal Line, Railway stations on the Main Line (Sri Lanka), Railway stations in Colombo

Slave Island railway station

Slave Island Railway Station (also known as Kompanna Vidiya Railway Station) is a railway station in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It serves the Slave Island area in the centre of the city. It is served by commuter rail. The station building is significant for its historic architecture.

Located at 6.92361, 79.8494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Colombo, Railway stations on the Coastal Line

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.

Located at 6.90444, 79.8611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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.

Located at 6.91897, 79.8545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Colombo