Beira Lake, Freshwater reservoir in central Colombo, Sri Lanka
Beira Lake spans 65 hectares in the center of Colombo, featuring two islands connected by steel bridges and bordered by commercial buildings.
The Portuguese constructed this water system in 1521 as a defensive barrier against local inhabitants, using crocodiles to guard the perimeter.
The Simamalaka Viharaya Buddhist temple, built with support from Muslim patrons, stands on one of the lake islands with blue roof tiles.
Visitors can access the lake daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM without entry fees, with swan boat rentals available for water exploration.
The second island, Kaala Doowa, houses a population of rabbits and functions as a preferred location for viewing sunsets over Colombo.
Elevation above the sea: 9.8 m
GPS coordinates: 6.92943,79.85418
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:33
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