Sambodhi Chaithya is a good religious monument in Colombo very much closer to Colombo Harbour. There is a stair case to climb up to the basement of pagoda on pillars. From there a magnificant view can be seen around.

I will cherish my visit here forever! Its away from the busy city and near the port. I arrived and was greeted by the most wonderful ladies who saw me praying in front of Buddah. They said they were so happy to see a tourist practice worship. Being locals, they informed me they visit every day before work and were close friends it seemed, so beautiful to see! They even gave me a candle and incense to burn! I was able to sweep the bodhi tree area which I believe is done to show respect to the spirits of the tree. After I was done, the ladies were praying but pointed me towards a room where there was a large Buddah and I was able to show worship in complete peace. Finally, I asked them if I was able to visit the Stupa, they pointed me to the right direction and it was a super spiritual and enlightening experience! The elevator was not working but for the best, I climbed the stairs to the top which was super peaceful and humbling. When I got to the top and walked inside the Stupa, I was truly blown away. There was 360 depictions an imagery of lord Buddhas life, despite not being of any religion, I enjoy showing worship and learning about religions, this was truly so amazing to learn about. So colourful and truly a mesmerizing experience. I recommended it to some other tourists and would do the same for anyone else visiting. You will also have a wicked view of the city and port from the top. You can see the Colombo lighthouse on your way and after your visit, the Colombo port maritime museum which is right next to the temple. 10/10 would recommend, so quiet and peaceful :)

Sambodhi Pagoda sits on a high base and is frequently compared to a rocket ship that's ready for launch. It's an impressive structure that draws your attention to its monumental architecture. If you're so inclined, you can take the steps and climb more than 10 stories for a good view of the upper part of the pagoda and the port. There's an elevator, but it wasn't functioning on the day that I visited.

A Buddhist temple inside the growing historical and busy Colombo harbor area that gives a peaceful mind to anyone who visits. Temple build on a platform supported by two interlocking arches, the stupa is place above the Marine Drive at the entrance of the Colombo Harbour. Have a fantastic view of both ports from top of the stupa.Near the temple there is a museum that maintain by Colombo harbor with many number of historical equipments and antique items that shows the ancient story of the Sri Lanka history.

One of the finest places i visited in colombo. This "chaithya" is built up on a concrete base for which you have to climb up 11 levels from ground. From galleface, follow the road up to sri lankan navy base and right in front of the base on right hand side you will find this location. Also there is a marine museum next to "chaithy" which gives many information.

Mind relaxing place. Super view of port city and indian ocean. Small windy. Cool place ..

One of the most iconic tourist places in Colombo, Sambodhi Chaithya is a magnificent Buddhist stupa which is built in the shape of a space rocket! Sambodhi Chaithya is a stupa, a Buddhist shrine, built with reinforced concrete. The stupa is located in Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka. It was designed by renowned Sri Lankan engineer A. N. S.

This stupa was designed by the great sri-lankan engineer A. N. S. Kulasinghe. This stupa was a Buddhist landmark that could be seen by anyone approaching the Port of Colombo by sea.. When you reach the top of the structure, it is remarkable sight from the port and Indian ocean. It 's a truly amazing experience.

This is a very beautiful place to visit with your family. It has a nice view of the sea and the harbour. Also Can see inside the chaithya.

An elevated Stupa which is a unique design. Very easy to reach from Colombo Fort/Pettah.

Free entry to this place which was great! This attraction is located together with the Maritime Museum. I wasn’t required to cover up for this pagoda. I walked up the stairs but it wasn’t that bad at all. The interior was amazing and had a good view of the port. Not crowded at all and peaceful. You can take a tuk tuk here but I walked for about 10mins from the Kingsbury Hotel.

Nice to look at however the entire area seems to be surrounded with high security locations so it's a dead end even though google appears to show it as passable streets. If you walk down there you will be made to walk all the way back. Wouldnt say it's worth the return trip.

Visited the Pagoda, which was unfortunately closed that day. However, zhe place is an excellent viewpoint over zhe port area, Pettah, and zhe entire downtown of Colombo. Care must be taken since the elevator had been out of order so that the long staircase could be an issue, especially for those with limited mobility.

It’s a buddhist temple. Can be raised up to the sthupa. It’s located next to the port authority and nice view on the top.

Another architectural Landmark of the city in the late century which was overshadowed by newly built skyscrapers.The stupa lies up on two concrete arches built over a highway. It was also depicted in lkr 500 note. Still provides lovely views of the port,colombo fort and the portcity.

The temple is not open, but you can climb up.

An interesting temple))) It really doesn’t look like a temple at all. and the view of the city from it is beautiful.

If you want to see the port city from the sky you will be able to see through the up there.

Interesting budist temple. It’s raised a few meters up. You have to take some stairs and barefoot, but worth it. It’s located next to the marine museum which you can also take a look but is nothing special

It was designed by renowned Sri Lankan engineer A. N. S. Kulasinghe and construction began in 1956 to commemorate the Sambuddhatva jayanthi by the Colombo Port Commission and completed by the Colombo Port Authority. Built on a platform supported by two interlocking arches, the stupa is place above the Marine Drive at the entrance of the Colombo Harbour. This main road leading to the harbour has since been renamed Chaithya Road after the stupa . The walkway has 123 steps.

We were here on April 12 16h30 and while it was supposed to be open, it was closed. We could walk up all the stairs of the adjacent stairs building and enjoy the view.

sambodhi chaithya has a nice view of the colombo and harbor.

One of the best and attractive Temples located in Colombo. Have a fantastic view of port from top of the stupa.

This is not a very popular palce. But this is very beautiful. The structure is amaizing as this is bulid in more than 10 floors of hight.

Buddhist Temple with a stupa which built with reinforced concrete. Located near Colombo Harbor. Amazing view .

Amazing temple because Pagoda is constructed on a flat form. Main idea of it to show sri lanka is a Buddhist county When ships close up to the Colombo harbor first of all seeing this Pagoda . Also this Pagoda is a symbol in five hundred rupee note. You can see a great view of Colombo harbor and port city from here.

This is one of the iconic landmark in colombo city situated near the south of the port. As it is situated apart from the crowded locatin this is the ideal location to have a visit with your family members in order to be seperated from the busy environment. This is open every day. Once you go there you will be amused about the structre and the situation of the dagaba. Really worth visiting there as it is free of charge to have a visit and to have a 360 view around colombo port and colombo city. Also you can visit to the near by museum also. On the way you can see light house also..

An unique and iconic Buddhist architectural design of religious significance at the heart of Colombo. It is a stupa erected on two enormous cemi circular concrete structures paced crossing each other. The inside of the stupa can be assessed and its inside walls are adorned with beautiful painting and murals.

One of the best and attractive Temples located in Colombo.

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