Colonial Colombo. Haroon Ashraf. ... May 20, 2018. A first time traveller discovers the joys of this beautiful Sri Lankan metropolis: the greenery, the architecture and the spirituality of its people.

The absence of a central authority to oversee Colombo’s transformation, coupled with a lack of coordination among planning ...

It is heartening to note that there are no plans to demolish this splendid piece of colonial architecture which is part of our national heritage. In about 1895 the Fort Land and Building Company ...

An architect reimagines Colombo-Colonial architecture, creating a descending space plan and a "leaf-like" roof for only $100,000. Welcome to How They Pulled It Off, where we take a close look at ...

The Hill Club Hotel is a colonial-era building set amidst vast grounds with rooms starting from about USD 150 per night for a double room. There are also several cheaper guesthouses available from ...

Colombo draws tourists in large numbers thanks to its modern vibe, colonial buildings and monuments. Unsurprisingly, Maitreyi had a lovely time there and posted a carousel of pictures on Instagram.

Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to promote tourism activities at a colonial-era building in Nuwara ...

Surrounded by colonial-era buildings and modern high-end hotels and spas, nattami carry heavy loads weighing anywhere from 40 to 90 kilograms at a time, often exceeding their own body weight ...

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) receives numerous requests from world-renowned hospitality sector operators for amenities, particularly for foreign visitors to enjoy when they visit Sri Lanka, ...