Viharamahadevi Park
Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Garden & Park
Timings : 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fee : Free entry
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Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Overview
Colombo's largest park, a five-minute walk from the National Museum, centres on a seated Buddha statue and musical fountains that run in the evening. A small zoo and playground make it workable for families, though the open lawns get busiest on weekend evenings when locals turn up for picnics and the fountain show.
The Viharamahadevi Park was initially known as Victoria Park and was renamed after the mother of King Dutugemunu. The recent renovations to the Viharamahadevi Park have transformed the structure and have made it into a gem of Colombo. It is a family place, with many families on a picnic in the nearby garden and couples spending quality time in the park. Further, there is also an open stadium which is used for several events and even concerts. There are plenty of food stalls nearby that serve snacks and tasty treats.
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History of Viharamahadevi Park
After Sri Lanka got independence from the rule of the British, the name of the park was changed to what it is today, that is Viharamahadevi Park named after the mother of King Dutugemunu. The park was later redone in the year 2013 when it was decided to hold the 23rd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo. The recent renovation done in 2013 to the Viharamahadevi Park has made it a central attraction of the city today.
