The Victoria Memorial Building (eye ward) was opened in 1903 as part of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. The Building was built in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897 and has followed the Indo Saracenic architecture. The use of red bricks and the arches is the fond works of Edward Skinner, the architect
Pettagangala is one of the most spectacular logans of the island at this temple not far from Varana. It is part of the cluster of ancient monasteries known as Siyane Korales, located the the south and west of Yakkala, which is at the Colombo-Kandy main road (A1). Pettagangala is one of the many cave temples in the vicinity of the highlands that claims to have been a hideout of the famous King Walagamba, known as Vatthagamani Abhaya from the chronicles, who had to flee from Anuradhapura due to a Tamil invasion
Formerly known as Khettarama Stadium, the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located on Khettarama Road in the Maligawatta suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka. The stadium, which held more than 100 one-day international matches, was formerly known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium. It is currently one of the primary locations for Sri Lankan cricket matches. It is capacity of 35,000. The R. Premadasa Stadium was built during his presidency and was completed in 1986. Named after him during his tenure, the date of its creation would be around the mid 1980s. The first semi-final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Club, the 2022 ICC Champions Trophy final, and the 2012 ICC World Twenty 20 final were all held there. The stadium is known as the "Home of Sri Lankan Cricket ".
The oldest golf club in Sri Lanka is called the Royal Colombo Golf Club. It was founded in 1880 and is situated at The Ridgeway Links, also called the Anderson Golf Course, in the capital city of Colombo. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland has connections with this place, as does the Sri Lanka Golf Union, which is the body that oversees golf in Sri Lanka. Its length is 6560 Yards (6000m). It radiates sporting prestige and historical charm. With its lush, green course, it offers players of all skill levels a challenging environment. Its clubhouse, built in the colonial era, adds to its charm as a center for social events and competitive competitions. With a rich history spanning more than a century, the club is still committed to upholding its reputation for excellence and providing members and visitors with an amazing golfing experience set against the serene backdrop of its surroundings.
