Nelung Arts Centre, Colombo

#82 among attractions in Colombo

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The Nelung Arts Center is an art center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Opened in 2010, it houses a dance school, a theater and an art gallery. Established by the Nelung Arts Foundation which was founded by Niloufer Pieris a former Sri Lankan ballerina, the center is managed by the Royal Nelung Foundation under the preview of the Royal College Union. ()

Opened: 2010 (14 years ago)Coordinates: 6°55'4"N, 79°51'36"E

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District 2B (Hunupitiya)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Nelung Arts Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal College Sports Complex, Gangaramaya Temple, Seema Malaka, Crescat Boulevard.

1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Football
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~1270 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist architecture
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~1980 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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0.8 miW
6°55'1"N • 79°50'54"E
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0.5 miS
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0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
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0.6 miS
Manor house
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~1680 ftSE
Park
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0.5 miS
Museum, History museum
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
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Which popular attractions are close to Nelung Arts Centre?

Nearby attractions include Empire, Colombo (4 min walk), 447 Luna Tower, Colombo (4 min walk), Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (7 min walk), City Hall, Colombo (8 min walk).

How to get to Nelung Arts Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nelung Arts Centre:

Train

Slave Island (21 min walk)
Maradana Railway Station (22 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (30 min walk)