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GALLE FACE GREEN
Parks and gardens
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The Galle Face Green is a direct extension of Galle Road. This long grassy ...Read more
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CULTURAL TRIANGLE OFFICE
Parks and gardens
Sale of packages for Cultural Triangle sites. Has strongly advised if there ...Read more
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DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (DWC)
Natural site to discover
The Department of Wildlife Conservation manages all national parks in Sri ...Read more
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PAHIYANGALA CAVE (FA HIEN CAVE)
Natural site to discover
This cave, if it is not very deep, marks by its height. The entrance is 45 ...Read more
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TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER COLOMBO AIRPORT
Tourist office
The online tourist guide mentions a tourist office in Colombo. This office ...Read more
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WILPATTU SAFARI HOLIDAYS
Themed tours and activities
This is the site of a tour operator, in this case Sri Lankan Expeditions ...Read more
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY SRI LANKA
Tourist office
The department of archaeology is to be contacted for any export of ...Read more
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LUNUGANGA - GEOFFREY BAWA'S COUNTRY ESTATE
Places associated with famous people to visit
In love with Bentota, Geoffrey Bawa had built a residence there with ...Read more
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KALUTARA CHAITYA & BODHIYA
Temple to visit
Built on the site of the Gangatilaka Vihara temple which was once ...Read more
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HOLY CROSS NATIONAL SHRINE (KURUSA PALLIYA)
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
The Holy Cross Shrine, called " Kurusa Palliya " in Sinhala or " Holy Cross ...Read more
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TUK IT EASY
Guided tours
It is impossible to leave Sri Lanka without stopping in Colombo and ...Read more
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SRI MUNNESWARAM DEVASTHANAM
Temple to visit
The temple of Munneswaram is dedicated to Shiva. This high place of Hindu ...Read more
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COLOMBO RACECOURSE MALL
Local history and culture
A superb group of buildings with colonial architecture. The Colombo ...Read more
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KETCHCHIMALAI MOSQUE
Mosque to visit
This white mosque overlooking the port of Beruwela is one of the oldest on ...Read more
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SRI MURUGAN KOVIL
Temple to visit
The official name of this Hindu temple, dedicated to the god of war, ...Read more
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DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
This former Dutch Protestant church, also known as St. Peters Kerk, is now ...Read more
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DELDUWA VIVEKARAMA ARANYA SENASANAYA
Temple to visit
This Buddhist temple located on an island overlooks Madampe Lake. There is ...Read more
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BARBERYN ISLAND
Natural site to discover
This tiny island is less than a kilometre from the coast, about 5 minutes ...Read more
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SRI LANKA AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Specialized museum
It is, since its inauguration in 2008, the only museum in the country ...Read more
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SRI LANKA TOURISM COLOMBO
Tourist office
The Travel Information Center in Colombo is located in front of the Sri ...Read more
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ST. ANNE'S NATIONAL SHRINE - ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
The present St. Anne's Church was built from 1837 to 1843 on a site that ...Read more
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NELUM POKUNA MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA THEATRE
Contemporary architecture
Opened in 2011, this theatre is a modern architectural masterpiece. A ...Read more
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DUTCH MUSEUM
Museums
This large and beautiful two-story building, reflecting the architectural ...Read more
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PRESIDENT'S HOUSE & GORDON GARDENS
Mansion to visit
President's House was formerly known as Government House, during the time ...Read more
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CAPTAIN'S BOAT HOUSE
Water tours and activities
It is a Sri Lankan captain straight out of The LoveBoat who welcomes you in ...Read more
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THE ECONOMIC HISTORY MUSEUM OF SRI LANKA
Specialized museum
Severely damaged following the 1996 attack on the Central Bank by the LTTE, ...Read more
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CHILAW FISH MARKET
Markets
A fish market as popular as the one in Negombo, which deserves to be ...Read more
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BANDARANAIKE MEMORIAL
Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Built between 1970 and 1973, this convention centre was a gift from China ...Read more
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SO SRI LANKA
Tourist office
This is the official website of the Sri Lankan tourist office. A very ...Read more
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DUTCH FORT
Military monuments
This old Dutch fort was in fact built by the Portuguese between 1667 and ...Read more
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COLOMBO NATIONAL MUSEUM
Museums
It was the first museum created in Sri Lanka, in 1877, under the English ...Read more
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DUTCH CANAL BOAT TRIP
Water tours and activities
There are several canals in Negombo, but most notably the Hamilton Canal, ...Read more
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SEENIGAMA MUHUDU VIHARA
Temple to visit
This Buddhist temple, built on an island a few meters from the shore, has a ...Read more
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TEMPLE TREES PALACE (PRIME MINISTER'S HOUSE)
Public buildings to visit
The history of Temple Trees dates back to the early 19th century. The ...Read more
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OLD TOWN HALL & MUSEUM
Public buildings to visit
Old Town Hall is a beautiful building that has lost some of its luster over ...Read more
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NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The National Art Gallery is located next to the National Museum. It is ...Read more
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BANDU WIJESOORIYA SCHOOL OF DANCING
Local history and culture
This dance school, opened in 1987, is located across from the museum. It is ...Read more
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DEHIWALA NATIONAL ZOO
Zoo
A place criticized for the smallness of the cages and enclosures in which ...Read more
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COLOMBO CITY TOUR
Guided bus and train tours
Three options for the city tour by double-decker bus.Glimpse of ...Read more
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GANGARAMA MAHA VIHARAYA
Temple to visit
Built during the reign of Kandy's King Kirti Sri Rajasinha (1747-1782 AD), ...Read more
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MASJID AL ABRAR
Mosque to visit
This magnificent mosque, which can accommodate up to 3,000 worshippers, was ...Read more
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DUTCH HOSPITAL SHOPPING PRECINCT
Public buildings to visit
This former hospital, which dates from the 17th century, was completely ...Read more
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INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL HALL & MUSEUM
Monuments to visit
Independence Hall Memorial was built on the site where the official ...Read more
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HENARATHGODA BOTANICAL GARDENS
Parks and gardens
You can get there by train from Colombo Fort Station. They don't match the ...Read more
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Specialized museum
The Natural History Museum, located next to the National Museum, was ...Read more
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KOSGODA SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT (KSTCP)
Animal park and aquarium
The KSTCP was established in 1988. Its purpose is to monitor local sea ...Read more
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OUR LADY OF PRESENTATION CHURCH (MARAWILA CHURCH)
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
This beautiful Catholic church dates back to 1875 and belongs to the ...Read more
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Parks and gardens
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