Methodist Church, Colombo

Name: Methodist Church
Address: 132 Dam St, Colombo, 01000, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 112 432 161

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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. The designation was declared on 17 May 2013 under the government Gazette number 1811. ()

Completed: 22 December 1816 (207 years ago)Coordinates: 6°56'20"N, 79°51'23"E

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132 Dam StDistrict 2A (Fort)Colombo 01000 Sri Lanka

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+94 112 432 161

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Which popular attractions are close to Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Kayman's Gate, Colombo (6 min walk), New Kathiresan Kovil, Colombo (7 min walk), Wolvendaal Church, Colombo (8 min walk), St. Thomas' Church, Colombo (8 min walk).

How to get to Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Methodist Church:

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (10 min walk)

Train

Secretariat (23 min walk)
Maradana Railway Station (24 min walk)