Republic Building, Colombo

#79 among attractions in Colombo

Colonial architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Republic Building is the building that houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in southern wing and the Cabinet Office in its northern wing. It is located in Colombo Fort in close proximity to the President's House, and it was known as the Senate Building until 1972. ()

Coordinates: 6°56'13"N, 79°50'37"E

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District 2A (Fort)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Republic Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Scenic waterfront area with food stalls
Galle Face Green, Colombo
22 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...
0.9 miE
Shopping, Market
Floating Market, Colombo
23 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...
~810 ftN
Museum, Maritime museum, Colonial architecture
Colombo Port Maritime Museum, Colombo
4 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...
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Colombo Dutch Museum, Colombo
15 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...
0.4 miE
Tower
Khan Clock Tower, Colombo
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0.6 miE
Mosque
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Colombo
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~1590 ftS
Tower, Architecture
World Trade Center Colombo, Colombo
8 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...
1.1 miE
Church, Historical place
Wolvendaal Church, Colombo
29 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.
0.9 miE
Church
Methodist Church, Colombo
23 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.
~830 ftNW
Temple
Sambodhi Chaithya, Colombo
4 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.
~860 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Currency museum, Colombo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Republic Building?

Nearby attractions include Lloyd's Building, Colombo (2 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Colombo (3 min walk), Colombo Port Maritime Museum, Colombo (4 min walk), Old Colombo Lighthouse, Colombo (4 min walk).

How to get to Republic Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Republic Building:

Train

Secretariat (11 min walk)
Slave Island (27 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (22 min walk)