The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct is one of the most attractive shopping centres in the country. The building was originally a hospital during the Dutch occupation of Sri Lanka, and is considered to be the oldest building in the historic Colombo Fort area. It was also used as a police station and an apothocary, before it was finally converted into its current role in 2011. The building is centred around two courtyards, which sometimes host live music. It has a few cafes, restaurants, shops and bars. It's a nice place to stop and enjoy the shade, and with low slung tiled roofs and attractive colonades.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Time Out says
A beautiful old Dutch building converted into a shopping precinct
Details
- Address:
- Hospital Road
- Colombo 1
- Colombo
- 00100
- Contact:
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