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Things to Do in Colombo

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Things to Do in Colombo

Ways to tour Colombo

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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe
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Bus Tours
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Galle Full-Day Tour
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Car Tours
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Colombo Night Tuk Tuk Tour & Street Food Hot Spots
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City Tours
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Colombo City Tour On Open Deck Bus
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Colombo Private Half-Day City Tour
Bus Tours
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Day trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla - All Inclusive Tour
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Monuments and Memorials
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Kitulgala White Water Rafting From Colombo
Walking Tours
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Sri Lankan Street Food Tour from Colombo
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Birdwatching Walk in Thalangama Wetland from Colombo
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Food Safari around Colombo
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Top Attractions in Colombo

1. Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

Religious Sites

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This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake…

2. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The tree descends from the original tree that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in India.

3. Mount Lavinia Beach

Beaches

Open now

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This is the seaside residence of the former British colonial governor of Sri Lanka - fringed with palms and lapped by…

4. Colombo National Museum

Speciality Museums • History Museums

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It has more than a 100,000 items on display of the cultural and natural heritage of the country.

5. Viharamahadevi Park

Parks

Open now

Situated in the heart of Colombo this park was initiated by British more than 100 years ago and named Victoria Park.

6. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Over the period of time the Masjid has grown, without changing its architectural pattern, into a 6+ floors monument.

7. Independence Square

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Related to Srilanka's independence, this place has received architectural gifts from each of the rulers.

8. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Shopping Malls

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This space is a historical building renovated to combine both heritage and modern architecture - the aim is achieved.

9. Galle Face Green

Parks

A remnant of the colonial era, this is now the public open place for relaxation in the central Colombo city area.

10. St Anthony's Shrine

Churches & Cathedrals

This church is a heritage attraction linked to the erstwhile the Country called Ceylon now known as Sri Lanka.

11. Number 11

Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is the original home of Geoffrey Bawa, renowned architect of Sri Lanka, hidden away at number 11, 33rd Lane.

12. Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It’s humongous entrance is staged at all heights and carved with a variety of god images.

13. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

Religious Sites

It’s a collection of buildings housing different Buddhas and the gifts people have made to them.

14. Pettah

Flea & Street Markets

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A Clock Tower stands proudly at a road junction of Pettah.

15. Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

Religious Sites

This is the only temple in Sri Lanka made entirely of granite and built according to the exact specifications of…

16. Colombo City Centre

Shopping Malls

Open now

It has just opened with a range of international and leading local brands/department stores.

17. Colombo Fort Railway Station

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This building has been constructed similar to Manchester Victoria Station during British Colonial period and opened in…

18. R. Premadasa Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

The stadium is the brainchild of the late Sri Lankan president Ranasinghe Premadasa, who championed the development of…

19. Colombo Fort

Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

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It boasts of various historic colonial architecture, modern towers and great hotels along with a restored hospital…

20. Good Market

Flea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets

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Its organisers call it destination for ethical sustainable products from food both raw and cooked, handlooms and all…

21. Ballys Casino

Casinos

Open now

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Bally’s Casino is one of the largest and oldest casinos in Colombo City.

22. National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka

Zoos • Castles

It is home to remarkable collection of exotic and native fauna in purpose of support and promote conservation of rare…

23. Seema Malakaya Temple

Religious Sites

The simple structure with numerous Buddha images donated by various Thai Buddhist worshipers.

24. Independence Memorial Hall

Monuments & Statues

The historical land mark was created on 4 February 1948 to commemorate the Independence of Sri Lanka , it is situated…

25. Marino Mall

Shopping Malls

Opened in late July 2018, the 12 storey, 150,000 square foot Marino Mall, developed by Damro, together with the Marino…

26. One Galle Face

Shopping Malls

Open now

Both branded and non branded shops are available.A massive food court and a super quality cinema complex are availabl...

27. House of Fashion

Department Stores

This is a multi storey shopping center with a variety of offerings in almost all item categories.

28. World Trade Center

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

This trade centre ranks as the 4th tallest twin tower in south Asia.

29. Beira Lake

Bodies of Water

This is a man made lake located in the heart of the Colombo, surrounded by many skyscrapers.

30. Arcade Independence Square

Shopping Malls

A former asylum built in the 1870's this series of buildings was a very sensitive restoration of a historical edifice…

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