This area is the beating heart of Colombo's arts and cultural scene.
* **National Art Gallery:** Showcases classical and contemporary Sri Lankan portraiture and landscapes. * **Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theater:** A modern, lotus-shaped performing arts center hosting major theatrical productions, ballets, and musical concerts. * **Lionel Wendt Art Center:** A historic venue for photography exhibitions, theater, and independent art displays. * **Green Path (Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha):** Famous for its open-air displays where local artists exhibit and sell their paintings along the park railings.