Colonial-era

Old Parliament Building: Colombo’s Colonial Landmark by the Ocean

Old Parliament Building: Colombo’s Colonial Landmark by the Ocean A Historic Icon Facing Sri Lanka’s Modern Capital Colombo is a city where history and modern development exist side by side. Towering glass buildings rise near centuries-old churches, colonial-era structures, and traditional markets filled with everyday energy. Among the most striking symbols of Colombo’s political and architectural heritage is the Old Parliament Building, an elegant structure that continues to command attention along the city’s scenic coastline. Standing near the Indian Ocean with an imposing neoclassical façade, the Old Parliament Building is one of the...