Kayman’s Gate Belltower

Curfew Bell

This old bell tower is located at the junction of Main and 4th Cross Streets and seen during our walk through the area. Surrounded by a high fence, with a sign proudly proclaiming that it is an Archae...

Rare reamains of Colombo Fort

Just a bell tower as you can see it. But this is one of the rare evidences of existence of Colombo Fort. Dating back to 17th Century Dutch ear. Kayman's gate was the entrance point to the Fort. Bell t...

A historical landmark of colonial era!

Kayman gate Belltower is a historical landmark situated in Pettah, an old part of Colombo city. It’s located in the entrance to old Colombo Fort. This is not a well-maintained structure but a good con...

Historical Tower in Old Town Colombo

This Belltower is located within the heart of Old Town. This structure doesn't look like it have been taken care of by the local authority. It is a great structure remembering the past colonial era of...

Selessina! Please wait at the Kayman gate till I come

Above lines from a beautiful sinhala song, mentions Kayman gate which is historical landmark situated in Pettah, which is the commercial hub of Colombo. It is said that Kayman gate marked the entran...