Viharamahadevi Park
විහාරමහාදේවී උද්යානය
Colombo's largest city park, formerly Victoria Park, with a giant golden Buddha statue, fountains and the city hall opposite.
The park was originally called Victoria Park and was later renamed after the ancient queen Viharamahadevi. It features a golden seated Buddha, a musical fountain, a children's play area and extensive tropical trees. In spring, the flowering trees are especially bright. To the north lies the white domed Colombo Town Hall, and to the west is the National Museum. Admission is free. It is a good place to rest before or after a museum visit, and it is busy with local families in the evenings.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Colombo Town Hall
- Colombo National Museum
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Beira Lake & Seema Malaka
- Independence Memorial Hall & Square
- Number 11 – Geoffrey Bawa's Home
- Lotus Tower
- Galle Face Green