Independence memorial hall is known as one of the national monument of Sri Lanka. It is located in independence square in the cinnamon gardens, Colombo. It also consists of independence memorial museum. The design of the monument based on the "magul maduwa" which standed for royal audience in Kingdom of Kandy. The hall is open sided rectangle with omately moulded cement columns and a tiled, hipped roof with statues of seated lions surrounding to the monument. Most of the annual national independence day celebrations have been held here. And also the monument served as a ceremonial assembly hall fot senate of Ceylon and House of representatives of Ceylon. Now a days the monument has become a venue for many religious events and annual national day celebrations. Independence square has become one of the most beautiful place to relax in Colombo. In there, the memorial hall and the massive sprawling green lawn outside, the memorial museum, the arcade next door, and hoppers from walker's cafe added different kind of beauty for the location. It has become a one of the most favourite place for joggers in both mornings and evenings. The location has become one of the most popular destination on a city tour. And also if you visit there you can walk around the monument as well as you can relax in the shade of avenue of mango trees. Because of its beauty many local and foreign tourists visit the location every day to see its glory. So.. If you are going to have a visit in Colombo.. Don't miss this epic place!!

It is a place where the State Independence Day is celebrated with pride. Indicates pride.

Well maintained place and respectable crowd. Enjoyed my jogging and the quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend for a family visit. Please take note that you need to pay for toilet facilities which is across the street.

Independence Square is a beautifully landscaped public square, historical monument and tourist attraction that is situated in the center of Colombo. To get the full extent of the beauty of this location, I walked around the monument and went exploring the wooded area and the reflection pools. For those interested in a deeper look at the history of the independence movement in Sri-Lanka, there's a small museum underneath the monument.

National monument to celebrate the independence of Sri Lanka. One of the iconic place in the heart of Colombo. Nice clam place for jogging and hanging around.

Independent square is monument and very good places , very quiet and interesting architecture. Can spend 30 min max , very nice place

It's a national monument, and do check out the museum under the main structure. Also a pretty popular jogging track. Not as well maintained as it used to be, but pretty good. P.s: The area used to be a pretty significant airfield during World War 2. This holds a special place in my heart. Used to come here often as a kid, loved those lions. 😊

My visit to the Sri Lankan Independence Memorial Hall have been truly enchanting. The architectural intricacies, with finely carved pillars and depictions of Lord Buddha's life on the ceilings, must have been a sight to behold. This monument, built to commemorate Sri Lanka's independence in 1948, is clearly a testament to the nation's history and beauty. The fact that it's well-maintained and a popular spot for locals to relax is a testament to its significance in the community. Additionally, the nearby arcade, formerly a mental hospital, has been transformed into a modern and pristine space where both locals and tourists can enjoy Western shops amidst unique architecture. This transformation adds an intriguing layer to the area's history and appeal. Thanks for sharing your fantastic experience!

Definitely worth a visit! The architecture is truly amazing, very fine details carved into pillars and overall surrounded by beauty. it was built to commemorate the independence of Sri Lanka in 1948. It has depictions of Lord buddhas life on the ceilings. It it kept clean and seems like a spot where locals come to chill out. Near is the arcade which has many western shops, also nice architecture. The arcade was previously a mental hospital and transformed into a very modern and clean space for locals and tourists to enjoy :)

The morning and evening walks at Independence Square Colombo is my favorite of all the walking tracks available. It is full of greenery and you can take different routes every time. You’ve got architecture to admire, Colombo skies, beautiful trees and overall a beautiful view. You get a free gym facility maintained by the government. A few healthy food stalls that offer herbal porridge, king coconut and even snacks to fulfill your thirst and hunger. Children can ride their bikes or roller skate/ blade around the area. Their is a special cycle track and you can find a little shop that hires bicycles for a very reasonable hourly rate. A nice place to visit for both foreigners and locals.

It was an awesome experience. Went there for evening walk for the first time ever. Loved it. Awesome place for quiet & carefree time to spend with ur family; kids & adults alike. Highly recommended for a healthy & lovely walk.

Calming and very relaxing environment is here. Most people used to do exercise in the morning in this area.

Excellent place for family outing. Whether you want to do jogging, cycling, running or just simple outing. Historical place with great monuments to watch and visit. Must visit place for everyone.

I was there for a bicycle race event which is organised to help the patients who are suffering from bone cancer. Atmosphere is nice early in the morning. Very calm place. When the bicycle race is finished there, then it became as rush place.

Independence Square and the surrounding area is popular with the joggers. One of the best places in Colombo to spend some quality time reading a book, bird watching or listening to music. You can see many young couples as well as families sitting in the lawn on public holidays and weekends.

Place of National significance. Area is populated by people who are jogging along the streets. Place is well maintained. You can have a nice walk along shady pathways.

Amazing one.

It is a national monument. Built to commemorate the Independence of Sri Lanka from Britain. Somewhat crowded in the evening. Jogging and relax walking is possible. SSC Cricket ground and Arcade Independent square is located nearby.

I like the architecture of this independence Square. It looks really interesting to me. This is a place where you get to remind a bit about Sri Lanka history. One important thing is that the surrounding area look great and greenery. There are beautiful buildings too.

Good historical place, must visit, spend evening time. Also many times events are there, so just enjoy them..!!

"Independence Square in Sri Lanka is a beautiful and symbolic landmark. The elegant architecture and serene surroundings make it a peaceful spot for reflection and leisure. The historical significance of this place, where Sri Lanka gained independence from British colonial rule, adds depth to the visit. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or simply enjoying a tranquil atmosphere, Independence Square is a must-see destination in Colombo."

Independence square is a beautiful historical monument & an enchanting tourist attraction nestled in the hearts of Colombo. There is also a fine park, scenic oasis with pristine cleanliness. The atmosphere is very enjoyable when you set for your walks. Highly recommended & a tranquil retreat.......

The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium on 4 February 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.

Marvelous

Independence Memorial Hall ( නිදහස් චතුරශ්‍රය ) (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Really cool and Peaceful please.

✳️Once you get out from the heat into the shelter of this monument, you experience a soothing breeze flowing thru it. The architecture is beautiful and it encourages you to spend a few minutes relaxing under its shade.

It is historical and beautiful place

Nice place to come and chill. You can go for a calming walk around the track and cycle around the circuit just here. Nice place to unwind. You can also do simple workouts here and take some cool pics!

Thou Mother Lanka, Oh Mother Lanka we salute, salute, salute, salute Thee! Plenteous in prosperity, Thou, Beauteous in grace and love, Laden with grain and luscious fruit, And fragrant flowers of radiant hue, Giver of life and all good things, Our land of joy and victory, Receive our grateful praise sublime, we worship, worship Thee. Oh Mother Lanka! We salute, salute, salute, salute Thee! Thou gavest us Knowledge and Truth, Thou art our strength and inward faith, Our light divine and sentient being, Breath of life and liberation. Grant us, bondage free, inspiration. Inspire us for ever. In wisdom and strength renewed, Ill-will, hatred, strife all ended, In love enfolded, a mighty nation Marching onward, all as one, Lead us, Mother, to fullest freedom, we worship, worship Thee Oh Mother Lanka! We salute, salute, salute, salute Thee!

Very beautiful and memorable place.. Independence Square remains one of the nicest places to relax in Colombo, especially in the evenings. In addition to the memorial hall itself,

Superb place for relaxing and spending time with friends & family! The stone carvings and sculptures are so beautiful! There is so much of greenery that u will end up staying in the square for many hours! If you are visiting Colombo, please don't forget to visit this place!

The best to have morning and evening walk. Good atmosphere, best crowd of colombo can be found here. Also equipped with open gym. Very well maintained and one of my favourite place in Colombo.

One of the historical places in the country. Another beautiful creation by late Architec Tom Nevillie. Construction started 4th Feb 1949 and declared open in 1953. The designs is some the MAGUL MADUWA IN Kandy. It has a very valuable Museum and it is unknown to many people. This is one of the tourist attraction places in Sri Lankan. A statue of the first prime minister of late Hon. D S Senanayake is adding more value to the place.

It’s the national Monument of Srilanka. Quiet & peaceful place with lots of greenery in surroundings , nice for jogging & spending some time in peace.

The first place where they got independence. Beautiful place to visit

Independence Memorial Hall also known as Independence Commemoration Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Very nice square. I almost missed the independence museum as there are no signs on the other side

This is situated in an open and green area with wide roads. There’s no ticket to visit this. Busy at weekends. It requires some renovation. Architecture is beautiful, people come here with family to hangout in their free time. Suppose to be iconic but there wasn’t any security except for 1-2 guards directing some traffic.

It's sad to see a place like this. No proper lighting, the fountain is not working. This is such a great place it has to be maintained very well as there are the major tourist attractions but left like an old unwanted place. Sad to see the government or local bodies are not showing interest to attract tourists to boost the economy.

Finest park nestled in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A scenic oasis with pristine cleanliness. Diverse spaces cater to personal enjoyment or fitness pursuits. A highly recommended and tranquil retreat. You will enjoy the atmosphere while enjoying your morning and evening walks. #ColomboPark #SriLankaBeauty #RecreationSpot

Quite simply a reminder of an era when life was so much more gentler and civilized, when looking at the monument of Independance and the statue of our First Prime Minister.A walk down the shady pathways and trees allows you to breathe and exercise far away from the carbon monoxide of Colombos traffic congestion. Sadly the trappings of modern communication,(mobile phones) have invaded the sanctity of this locale. Why mankind has to jabber away whilst walking/ exercising beats me.Especially in such a serene place. Cool fountains and the parks around make for a great getaway whilst still being in the heart of Colombo.

Ideal place for family picnics and spend your leisure time. Perfectly maintained walking track is available. Need permission to take photographs.

Very untroubled place... good for chating with someone. little bit busy on evening

A nice spot to come and relax or go for run.

A quiet place in the middle of the urban area.

Good area to chill, relax enjoy family time, loads of exercise activities and spaces in the mornings and evenings with jogging tracks around the area

Such a calm place

For my kids ride 🚲

Can have a great time!

National heritage

A nice place to hang around and get your weight lost 🙃

So peacefull place to walk in the morning ....

Best place to jog

Nice place

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Nice

Good place to relax and get some fat burned.

One of the site visit in Colombo

Good

A Great place to work out. :)

Nice place to spend some leisure time

Historical area

Beautiful. On 17th of June 2019, I found there were gathering at Independence Square and local were in beautiful traditional dresses. Perhaps it was occasion of Buddh Purnima and lovely congregation.

Nice place to visit in colombo. The place was builded for remind our independence day which sri lanka get own rule from british government. Can get relaxation and feel good....👫 Some people doing morning exercises and evening jogging🏃

Walking paths and tracks are well maintained. The environment is very clean and tidy.

Calm and peaceful environment. Good place to have some quality time with your friends and family.

Interesting monument showcasing some of the history of Sri Lanka. Inside looking upwards you will see the story of Buddha. Underneath the monument is a museum. Beautiful architecture and sculptures.

Nice place if you're up for a walk and relax.

Great place to relax with the family. There are walking path and cycling path too

Historical place

Good Place

Beautiful surroundings. People jog...people sit and chat... kids running on foot, cycling, skateboarding...and others bent on e x c e r s i n g non-stop !!

nice and calm place, mostly I like the atmosphere and cleanliness.

Always a pleasure to visit

Best place for a jog in Colombo

Good place for runner, I met & joined Colombo City Running Club (CCR) at the first times we met. We had a nice exercise on Sunday morning.

Feeling well

Independence Square has been constructed in commemoration of gaining independence from the British rule in Sri Lanka. There is a small museum underneath the memorial hall which is unknown to many of the locals. Independence Square is a popular hangout place among both young and old. Many people use the surrounding area for morning & evening exercises.

Best place for excercise

BEAUTIFUL

Best surroundings for chilling or for workout

Place which built to commemorate sri lanka independent from British rule with full restoration of full governing responsibility . Construction started 1949 and ended is 1953. Currently this place is became tourism attraction place not only among foreigner also with locals too. In afternoon lot of locals gather for chill time and to have relaxation. For foreigner can enjoy the breath taking build and craft in the buildong

Independence Memorial Hall ( නිදහස් චතුරශ්‍රය ) (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Colombo's Finest Spot to Walk.

nothing like a walk around the independence

Best for exercising and jogging

Best place for jogging in Colombo

Time for a restore and re furbishment.

Beautiful place,

The walking track is excellent!

Sri Lanka's historic site is a great place to take a walk and rest. If you want to relax on a mat, be careful as there are a lot of mosquitoes.

Good plce for my usual run

❤💥

Very calm place

👍

Good place.

Best place to take the family out for a break in colombo.

Very nice please ,

Very good place. Beautiful. Good for photo session. I cannot forget this place in my life.

This is the place you can enjoy your freedom. Even in the evenings you can have a good leisure time in this area.

Very relaxing atmosphere with clean green surrounding. Ideal place to Jog, walk or even for cycling.....When doing so, please leave your pets aside at home. pets NOT allowed. Ideal for families with little children since vast open area to play.

Good place to workout

Please for the family to enjoy

Best place to exercise

Crowded in the weekends.

Calm environment

Very nice place to have a walk and do some cardio workouts

Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Nice n clean. Good place to workouts,during off hours..

Located at Cinnamon Garden just head of the monument, is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex.

Peaceful area

Weekend workout done right! Family-friendly space for winding down and relaxing. Ample parking space available. Rent-a-bike facilities available on site. Look forward to the walking track and intertwining with nature for a jog around Colombo's National treasures!

Soothing place, ideal to simply chill out, do a stroll, or burn some much needed calories, along with a great many more who thinks so!!! 🤩

Historical, central, picturesque, artistic, clean and safe. Independence Square is a must stop for; tourists, travelers, friends, exercising and romantic walks

Great running path, now with dedicated cycles lanes around that area on Sundays. Lit up well at night.

Great place spend a quiet evening with the family. At night looks wonderful this season.

Love the place alot as you can do nice walks around the walking track. Also the place is so beautiful and quiet peaceful area.

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

Traditional and historical place in Sri Lanka. Represent the National freedom and everything related to it.

Slightly crowded, has some crazy security guards. But apart from that nice place

Can’t book for wedding photography or videography due to COVID-19 risk of spread these days(Today 15-02-2021)

Great place for relaxation and physical exercise

Amazing atmosphere.. Simply motivating.

Nice place to relax and walking Except Sunday Sunday too crowded

Nice place for evening or morning jogging

Calm place...

Great place in Srilanka

A true Historical land mark of the Indipendant SriLanka. Nice place to visit with pride as SriLankan. For othwrs its a Historical monument of the country.

Nice and peaceful place.for jogging

(Translated by Google) Independence Day is a lavish celebration with cultural events. # 73thIndependenceDay #IndependenceDayCelebrations #IndependenceSquare (Original) சுதந்திர தினம் கலாசார நிகழ்வுகளுடன் கோலாகலமாகக் கொண்டாட்டம். #73thIndependenceDay #IndependenceDayCelebrations #IndependenceSquare

Super place to get oxygen

The best spot in Colombo for a walk, jog or even a work out

Best place to go on a walk.

Its historic place nice night 🌙 superb place to chat i love to walk

Nice place to hang out or exercise but it's become crowded lately.

Spacious space for jogging

Brruns

Can't find a better place in Colombo to hang out

Jogging and relaxing

Walking track is well lit and the evening walk was great

Great place to kill sometime walking and great place for the kids too..!

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Feel free to go and have the feelings of freedom.

Nice

A must visit for a Sri Lankan.

Recently visited in late night around 9.30pm. They had a water pond with some lit up fountains ⛲. The water show finishes at 10pm... They don't charge you to be enter. Quite crowded even in the middle of the night, because a lot of people come there for late workouts...

Historical & memorable place in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Peaceful

Relxa place . Your can jogging.

There was something new. Not been in awhile so yes there was a little shop looked nice at the end of the walk way. Will pay a visit to see what's in store. Also night time herbal drink which is also a great idea after a long walk.

Super place to hangout with family and kids, a great walking path, very decent environment

Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.

(Translated by Google) Lonely without the ticks (Original) ටික් ටොක් කරන උන් නැතුව පාලුවට ගිහින් 😏

Good

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Get in your exercise or just rela, few meters away is arcade. Walk to arcade for shopping or food.

Good place for working cycling and workouts.

Best place in my hometown

Very nice

A very silent and tranquil place to stay with your loved ones

Nice amazing place ❤️❤️for cool mind

Early in the morning, there’s nobody & I can walk peacefully & responsibly without a mask. Lovely experience 😊

One of the best place in Colombo to chill around with friends or family. Track is nice, I usually do my long runs around here. There are restaurants and fast foods. I highly recommend people to visit here. Ambience is better compared to other parks.

It's an amazing place for some exercises. You can walk, run, bike, skate, etc. I believe there are some crossfit equipment too. Or you can just simply hangout with your friends for a small chit chat under the tress. However, early morning and evenings get busy, so I recommend nights to chill out. Enjoy 🎉

Good place to enjoy the day. Foods in Foodstores were delicious.

That's stones describe proudly story of cyloan

A desolate place of significance... only the nominal value of sacredness and the tool of politicians to use in events of historical value. Basically, the place is just a monument and some small stuff... good to perhaps have a photograph captured in the vicinity, otherwise it's just the values attached to it... but around there have some greate complexes... like Arcade... beautiful scenery with an ancient looking interior architecture!👌

Nice place to smell a good air in Colombo

Good place for a walk or a run, there are plenty of people working out in the morning and evening hours. Atmosphere is nice and there are places to sit and relax.

I went take some pictures. Wow.. Looking better every day. Thanks to military boys keeping clean.

Calm, Relax place to spend in center of Colombo. Newly developed Jogging tracks and Garden areas very useful. Evening you can see many people with track kits. Arcade shopping complex is nearby .

" Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. "

It is very nice euphoria spreading over at least 4 square kilometers. The building itself is a relaxing place for a tourist. There is a walking path where thousands of people using it in the morning & evening. I have seen group of expats also got together in one outfit runs around. Biking also allowed in the carpeted road areas. Even if you want to relax, have a chat with your friend throughout all day this is an ideal place.

Nice place to chill, movie and buffs

Good place to visit on city tour Colombo clean and beautiful view you can also see the old Ceylon radio station just opposite to this location

I didn’t find it that interesting to be honest a quick visit is all your need a bit of Sri Lankan history.

Situation in the centre of the city with facilities to walk and cycle.This was the place where British have transferred the control of the country to the locals . Well maintained and secure place for families.

Cool place to hang out. The square has a nice feeling of openess. I reached here on a hot day around noon. There was a nice breeze blowing and since the pavilion is at a slight height with open sides it was perfect. The pavilion is made of stone which adds to the cooling effect. Lots of open space, water bodies and greenery around. Fww people were sketching various scenes here and it was a very plesant 1 hour visit. The independence arcade shopping complex is next door but looked quite empty and deserted. The place has significant historical interest. The top panels have various carving depicting what appears to be scenes from Lord Buddhas life. There are stone sculputures of lions around the periphery which give the pavilion a nice aesthetic.

Calm and quiet. Very nice place to exercise, and spend time with your family or friends. You can do cycling, jogging, rollerblading and yoga in this area. Recommend to visit there in the mornings or evenings.

Nice place to visit. There is no entrance fees. But do visit in the evening time as in the day time it’s too hot and you would not enjoy it.

Nice architecture in a green, peaceful place where quite a number of local people come to exercise or play in evening time. I like the stone lions guarding the main temple from any direction. Opposite to Independence Square is the luxury shopping arcade, another elegant and beautiful architecture like a small palace. Don't stay there late because after sunset the area becomes quite empty and dark and difficult to get a taxi or tuk tuk even when you use Uber or Pickme app.

Beautiful, calm and scenic area with a walking/jogging path. Lovely area to hang out. Can be crowded at times

Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka. A Calm, Nice place to visit, spend time and relax.

"I recently visited Independent Square in Sri Lanka, and it's truly a very useful and calming place. The peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained surroundings make it a perfect spot to relax and unwind. Whether you're looking for a serene escape or a quiet place to stroll, Independent Square offers it all. I highly recommend it for anyone in search of tranquility amidst the bustling city." You can book this place in advance if your planning a event. Pls see the details updated..... You canot eat here Canot sit on the walls and many other rules.......⁷

Independence Square in Colombo stands as a splendid testament to Sri Lanka's journey to independence from British rule in 1948. Its enduring beauty, characterized by classic Sri Lankan architecture, is a sight to behold and a tribute to the nation's history. The architectural magnificence here is truly awe-inspiring, with intricate details etched into pillars and an overall ambiance of beauty. The open and green expanse, flanked by wide roads, offers an inviting environment. A visit to this national monument is a must, as it encapsulates history within a serene setting. The pavilion, constructed from stone, contributes to a cooling effect that adds to the comfort of the experience. The spaciousness, water features, and lush green surroundings enhance the sense of tranquility. Stone sculptures of lions gracing the periphery provide an aesthetic touch. What's remarkable is that there's no entrance fee to explore this historical gem. On the opposite side, the luxurious shopping arcade offers yet another elegant architectural marvel, akin to a small palace. Independence Square is a journey into Sri Lanka's past and a celebration of its progress. As you wander amidst architectural splendor, you'll not only immerse yourself in history but also experience the harmony of open spaces, artistry, and greenery.

A well kept monument that celebrates Sri Lanka's independence from the colonial masters. The area is beautifully kept and there is plenty of shade in the nearby parks to sit and enjoy the area.

Nice to look around a site that clearly important in Sri Lanka. Not too much to see. A shame some of the fountains were not on. The most memorable part was just across the street in a tree the fruit bats which were amazing to see.