20 years old Art Street which even has an official Society and a panel of academics and artists. The Nelum Pokuna Art Street is Colombo's only daily street art sight, known to most of us as the 'Bunch of paintings outside Viharamahadevi Park’. Although at first glimpse a lot of the paintings look basic, if you look closely you would find few real gems painted along and at very good prices too. You could find paintings which are brightly colored, spotted and differently thought. You may find paintings priced between Rs. 2000 to Rs. 20,000.

If you are looking to decorate your room, this street is the best place to check out for starters. Among the traditional stock Sri Lankan images you are sure to find some amazing modern pieces of startling color and workmanship. Most of the painters at Nelum Pokuna Art Street are lecturers of Art at the Universities.

Especially if you are an artist, this is a wonderful stretch to just walk down later in the evenings for inspiration. Besides the sweep of local art, the cobblestone floors and yellow flowered trees make for a pleasant amble too.