Parliament of Sri Lanka
The national Parliament, a striking Geoffrey Bawa building set on an island in the Diyawanna lake at Kotte, best admired from the surrounding parks and lakeside.
At a glance
- Entry fee: View from the surrounding area
- Opening hours: Grounds not open to casual visitors
- Time needed: 30 minutes
- Best time: Late afternoon
Getting there
At Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, about 10km east of central Colombo.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Parliament of Sri Lanka?
- View from the surrounding area.
- What are the opening hours at Parliament of Sri Lanka?
- Grounds not open to casual visitors.
- How long should I spend at Parliament of Sri Lanka?
- Plan for 30 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Parliament of Sri Lanka?
- Late afternoon.
- How do I get to Parliament of Sri Lanka?
- At Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, about 10km east of central Colombo.