Beira Lake, Colombo

Name: Beira Lake
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

#40 among attractions in Colombo

Nature, Lake, Natural attraction

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Beira Lake is a lake in the center of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago and this has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons. During the colonial era of the Portuguese, Dutch and the English the lake was used for a wide variety of purposes. It still retains its Portuguese name. It is connected to many intricate canals which provided an easy way of transporting goods within the city and suburban cities. ()

Local name: බේරෙ වැව Maximum depth: 18 ftElevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°55'60"N, 79°50'60"E

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District 2A (Fort)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Beira Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galle Face Green, Floating Market, Crescat Boulevard, Colombo Port Maritime Museum.

0.7 miSW
Scenic waterfront area with food stalls
Galle Face Green, Colombo
18 min walk • Galle Face Green, a scenic urban park in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers a refreshing escape from the bustling city life. Stretching along the coast of the Indian Ocean, this expansive green space spans approximately half a kilometer and is a popular...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Market
Floating Market, Colombo
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Floating Market stands as a testament to innovative urban redevelopment and the vibrancy of local commerce. This unique bazaar, anchored on the serene waters of the Beira Lake, offers an enchanting shopping...
1.1 miS
6°55'1"N • 79°50'54"E
Crescat Boulevard, Colombo
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Museum, Maritime museum, Colonial architecture
Colombo Port Maritime Museum, Colombo
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sri Lanka's premier city, the Colombo Port Maritime Museum offers a deep dive into the island nation's rich maritime heritage. Housed within a restored 1676 Dutch colonial building, originally part of the Colombo Fort and later used as...
~1150 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Colombo Dutch Museum, Colombo
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka's bustling capital, the Colombo Dutch Museum stands as a testament to the rich colonial heritage that has shaped the island nation's history. Situated in the historic Pettah district, this museum is housed in a restored 17th-century...
~1420 ftN
Tower
Khan Clock Tower, Colombo
7 min walk • The Khan Clock Tower stands as a notable historical landmark in the bustling city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This striking edifice, located at the entrance of Pettah Market, serves as a testament to the city's colonial heritage and has been a point of reference for locals...
~1980 ftN
Mosque
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Colombo
10 min walk • The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, with its striking appearance and religious significance, stands as an iconic landmark in the bustling heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is renowned for its distinctive architectural style, characterized by...
0.4 miW
Tower, Architecture
World Trade Center Colombo, Colombo
11 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, the World Trade Center Colombo stands as a testament to the city's economic progress and architectural modernity. This dual-towered building, located in the heart of Colombo, commands attention with its sleek...
0.9 miNE
Church, Historical place
Wolvendaal Church, Colombo
22 min walk • Wolvendaal Church is located in Pettah, a neighbourhood of Colombo. It is one of the most important Dutch Colonial era buildings in Sri Lanka, and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.
0.6 miNE
Church
Methodist Church, Colombo
15 min walk • Methodist Church in Pettah is a Methodist church situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is considered as the first Methodist church, established in Sri Lanka as well as Asia. The church building has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological protected monument in Sri Lanka.
0.7 miNW
Temple
Sambodhi Chaithya, Colombo
17 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beira Lake?

Nearby attractions include Bally's Casino, Colombo (2 min walk), Colombo Dutch Museum, Colombo (6 min walk), Khan Clock Tower, Colombo (7 min walk), Krrish Square, Colombo (8 min walk).

How to get to Beira Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beira Lake:

Train

Secretariat (8 min walk)
Slave Island (19 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (10 min walk)