Colombo City Hall & Municipal Council — Local services in Colombo

The Colombo Municipal Council is the local council for Colombo, the largest city and financial centre in Sri Lanka. The council was formed in 1865 and first met in 1866. The municipal council is the oldest and the largest local government authority in Sri Lanka. Well maintained place and beautiful place

The Colombo Municipal Council is an government adminstrative structure. However, its architecture is neoclassical style and it resembles the Capitol building of Washington DC. This is a famous landmark and iconic building. It is located in front of Viharamahadevi Park, earlier known as Victoria park. Good for photography, especially...

Stumbled upon the Colombo Town Hall while exploring the city, and I'm really glad I did! The building is super impressive - looks a bit like a mini version of the White House with its grand white dome and colonial architecture.

You can't always go inside, but even from the outside, it's a great spot for some quick photos and a quiet moment. The grounds are well-kept, and there's a nice green space right across from it (Viharamahadevi Park), which makes it a peaceful area to relax for a bit.

It's not a major tourist attraction, but if you're into architecture or just walking around the city, it's definitely worth...

This British colonial building I suppose must have been part of the royal resthouse or something. No matter which part of British India you go, you will find this structure. Starting from Victoria Memorial in Kolkata to Tajhat Jamindar House in Rangpur, to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh to many others. The visual similarities are unmatched. There is a park right opposite to it which exhibits healthy and happy citizen life. It is also a major bus station in the surrounding. You can pretty much get buses to almost all direction from in here. Will love to have another walk around it in...