What's Fort like?
While in Fort, you can spend time at the historical sites. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. There's plenty more to see, including Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.
How to get to Fort
Flying to:
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Fort
Things to see and do in and around Fort
What to see in Fort
- Colombo World Trade Center
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- St Peter's Church
- Sambodhi Chaitiya
- King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
Things to do in Fort
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- Pettah Market
- Bally's Casino
- Talangama Wetland
- Dutch Period Museum
Other popular Fort attractions
- Colombo Lighthouse
- Khan Clock Tower
- Bank of Ceylon Tower
- Old Parliament Building
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, January (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 27°C)
- Rainiest months: May, October, June, November (average 401 mm of rainfall)