Beira Lake & Seema Malaka
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A water temple on three small islands linked together in Beira Lake, redesigned by architect Geoffrey Bawa, with a peaceful night view.
Seema Malaka Temple belongs to the Gangaramaya Temple complex and sits on a small island in Beira Lake. In the 1970s, Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa redesigned it. A wooden hall with blue tiled roof is surrounded by a ring of seated Buddha statues, and it connects to the shore by a footbridge. Beira Lake is an urban lake left from the colonial era. Walking paths line its shores, and you can look out over the Lotus Tower and the city skyline. In the evening, people often feed the pelicans. Admission is shared with the Gangaramaya Temple.
Opening hours
About 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Viharamahadevi Park
- Colombo Town Hall
- Lotus Tower
- Colombo National Museum
- Galle Face Green
- Number 11 – Geoffrey Bawa's Home
- Old Dutch Hospital Precinct