Guidebook for Colombo
Sightseeing
This is one of the ancient temples of the city. The tranquility of the temple invited us for a journey towards a life full of peace and happiness.temple forgets that we are at the edge of a busy town.
Sri Naga Viharaya
This is one of the ancient temples of the city. The tranquility of the temple invited us for a journey towards a life full of peace and happiness.temple forgets that we are at the edge of a busy town.
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the capital of the island. The developing city has retained its Asian charm and what’s left of its Portuguese heritage.
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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the capital of the island. The developing city has retained its Asian charm and what’s left of its Portuguese heritage.
Parliament is located in 12 acre of island in the Diyawanna Lake. This has been categorized as one of stunning & unique government buildings in the world thanks to its architecture.
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Parliment building
Parliament is located in 12 acre of island in the Diyawanna Lake. This has been categorized as one of stunning & unique government buildings in the world thanks to its architecture.
Kotte, was the last kingdom of Srilanka also a beautiful city where literature and art flourished.It has few remaining ruins even today which Belongs to King period in Sri Lanka
Alakeshwara Palace or Tombstone
102 Ferry RdKotte, was the last kingdom of Srilanka also a beautiful city where literature and art flourished.It has few remaining ruins even today which Belongs to King period in Sri Lanka
This is a Park which has been designed for people to have a wonderful relaxed evening . also it is well maintained with a peaceful surrounding, trees and the lake creates a perfect relaxing evening.
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Diyatha Uyana
B240This is a Park which has been designed for people to have a wonderful relaxed evening . also it is well maintained with a peaceful surrounding, trees and the lake creates a perfect relaxing evening.
Paddy field farming became the dominant form of growing rice in Srilanka but we can see them only out of Colombo. Fortunately, There is a big Paddy field in Kibulawala so that you can see in Colombo.
Paddy Field
Paddy field farming became the dominant form of growing rice in Srilanka but we can see them only out of Colombo. Fortunately, There is a big Paddy field in Kibulawala so that you can see in Colombo.
One of Top Buddhist temples in Colombo & main attractions among locals
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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya
Dehiwala RoadOne of Top Buddhist temples in Colombo & main attractions among locals
The Galle face green, another nearby attraction, is an open flat area located by the sea that stretches for half a kilometer along the Galle road which is done by colonial period.
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Galle Face
The Galle face green, another nearby attraction, is an open flat area located by the sea that stretches for half a kilometer along the Galle road which is done by colonial period.
Established in 1877 by Sir William Henry Gregory, a decorated British Colonial Governor, the Colombo National Museum displays collections of invaluable artifacts of different periods of the history.
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Muzeul Național
Sir Marcus Fernando MawathaEstablished in 1877 by Sir William Henry Gregory, a decorated British Colonial Governor, the Colombo National Museum displays collections of invaluable artifacts of different periods of the history.
Essentials
One beautiful place where you can relax and workout at the same time. Lovely environment. 3.2km round on the track around the paddy and 2km in the track near parliament. Nice cool breeze. WiFi free.
Parliament Exercise Track 1
Parliament Exercise Track 1One beautiful place where you can relax and workout at the same time. Lovely environment. 3.2km round on the track around the paddy and 2km in the track near parliament. Nice cool breeze. WiFi free.
if it is shopping what you wish to take during your leisure time, you will have a range of options to choose from. Keells Super and Food City are some of island's top supermarket retailers.
Keells - Thalawathugoda
Madiwela Rdif it is shopping what you wish to take during your leisure time, you will have a range of options to choose from. Keells Super and Food City are some of island's top supermarket retailers.
The Pettah is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets. It is Sri Lanka's most busiest commercial area, where most of the shops, textiles, buildings and many others.
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Pettah
The Pettah is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets. It is Sri Lanka's most busiest commercial area, where most of the shops, textiles, buildings and many others.
Food Scene
A Nice place for an evening beer at decent prices. Nice view facing the lake. Some times you forget the objective of going to Diyatha Uyana coz of this place ;)
No rush pretty calm place to dine.
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Boardwalk by Waters Edge
A Nice place for an evening beer at decent prices. Nice view facing the lake. Some times you forget the objective of going to Diyatha Uyana coz of this place ;)
No rush pretty calm place to dine.
If you look for a tangible real-life experience with dining, shopping, and entertainment facilities Independent Arcade would be an ideal place.
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Arcade Independence Square
Independence SquareIf you look for a tangible real-life experience with dining, shopping, and entertainment facilities Independent Arcade would be an ideal place.
This is ideal place for a coffee with friends and families. this is a chain of international coffee shops same name. this is located closed to Diyawanna lake
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Barista
31 Horton PlThis is ideal place for a coffee with friends and families. this is a chain of international coffee shops same name. this is located closed to Diyawanna lake
Shopping
Pamunuwa is famous for Clothe in Srilanka. this is the street for retail shops and whole sale shops at cheap price various products of clothes
Pamunuwa Road
Pamunuwa RoadPamunuwa is famous for Clothe in Srilanka. this is the street for retail shops and whole sale shops at cheap price various products of clothes
Pettah world market is famous for cheap clothes products. this is located by Fort railway station. there are hundred of shops are there to choose what you need.
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Pettah Market
Keyzer StreetPettah world market is famous for cheap clothes products. this is located by Fort railway station. there are hundred of shops are there to choose what you need.
Odel is a household Sri Lankan high-class brand and retailer of apparels, footwear, and accessories.
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Odel
No.5 Alexandra PlOdel is a household Sri Lankan high-class brand and retailer of apparels, footwear, and accessories.
Barefoot is an excellent retailer shop of Fabrics, Linen, and Gift items. The shop has a café with daily specials, which includes legendary Black Pork Curry, Spinach Quiche and a fine selections.
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Barefoot
704 Colombo - Galle Main RdBarefoot is an excellent retailer shop of Fabrics, Linen, and Gift items. The shop has a café with daily specials, which includes legendary Black Pork Curry, Spinach Quiche and a fine selections.
Stone ‘N’ Strings is a retailer of fashion jewelry brand of the same name. Passionately crafted rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using precious and semi precious gem stones.
Stone 'N' String
275 R. A. De Mel MawathaStone ‘N’ Strings is a retailer of fashion jewelry brand of the same name. Passionately crafted rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using precious and semi precious gem stones.
Everything Else
Pettah Bus station is the main bus station in srilanka which is directed to many suburbs. there are two bus stations closed to each other direct to around of the island.
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Pettah Bus Stop station
Olcott MawathaPettah Bus station is the main bus station in srilanka which is directed to many suburbs. there are two bus stations closed to each other direct to around of the island.
Those who love stones and gems need to visit this place whenever you are near Colombo.
Premadasas Gems and Jewellery (Pvt) Ltd
79 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala MawathaThose who love stones and gems need to visit this place whenever you are near Colombo.
This is an urban Sri Lankan style market where you can buy quality fruits and vegetables.
Delkanda Sunday Fair
Old Kesbewa RoadThis is an urban Sri Lankan style market where you can buy quality fruits and vegetables.
Arts & Culture
Mount-Lavinia Beach is the other tourist friendly beach in Sri Lanka. Behind the beach the exotic and historically important Hotel Mount-Lavinia can be seen.
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Mount Lavinia
Mount-Lavinia Beach is the other tourist friendly beach in Sri Lanka. Behind the beach the exotic and historically important Hotel Mount-Lavinia can be seen.
Majestic City and Crescat are two premier shopping malls around Colombo with all kinds of cloths, jewelries, and food.
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Majestic City
10 Station RdMajestic City and Crescat are two premier shopping malls around Colombo with all kinds of cloths, jewelries, and food.
If you crave a more artistic atmosphere, Lionel Wendt would be the ideal location where you can enjoy an evening concert, stage play, or an art exhibition.
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Lionel Wendt Art Gallery
Premasiri Khemadasa MawathaIf you crave a more artistic atmosphere, Lionel Wendt would be the ideal location where you can enjoy an evening concert, stage play, or an art exhibition.
Colombo is full of luxury cinemas, and Savoy Cinema is among the best. This modern cinema comes with all the latest technologies such as 3D screens, and screens movies in four major languages.
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Cinema Savoy
12 Galle RdColombo is full of luxury cinemas, and Savoy Cinema is among the best. This modern cinema comes with all the latest technologies such as 3D screens, and screens movies in four major languages.
Ape Gama is a recreation of a traditional Sri Lankan authentic village which displays all features and traditions of Sri Lankan country lifestyle.
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Jana Kala Kendraya
110 New Parliament RdApe Gama is a recreation of a traditional Sri Lankan authentic village which displays all features and traditions of Sri Lankan country lifestyle.