President's House, Colombo, Official residence in Fort district, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The President's House features colonial architecture with pillared structures, high ceilings, deep verandahs, and gardens surrounding the main building complex.
Built in 1804 on the site of a former Dutch governor's residence, this building served as the King's House during British rule until Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972.
The interior holds collections of gems, jewelry, and paintings received as diplomatic gifts, representing international relations throughout Sri Lankan history.
The building stands at Janadhipathi Mawatha and serves as the starting point for measuring all distances from Colombo across Sri Lanka.
In 2022, thousands of protesters entered the President's House during national demonstrations, making it a central location of civil action.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.93639,79.84250
Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:15
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