Set on a striking island in the middle of Diyawanna Oya, Sri Lanka’s Parliament is one of the most architecturally breathtaking buildings in the country. Designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, its sweeping rooflines and white colonnades reflect beautifully in the surrounding water, making it a sight worth pausing for — even from the shoreline. Take an early morning walk along the lake’s edge and watch the complex emerge through the mist, a quiet monument to the nation’s story. It’s the kind of landmark that stays with you long after you’ve left.