Must Visit Locations in Colombo
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Must Visit Locations in Colombo
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Galle Face GreenA long stretch of lawn facing the sea, making it ideal for a walk while enjoying the sea breeze.
Open : DailyEntrance : Free
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Old Dutch HospitalOldest building in the area housed with a range of good places for a filled meal and some shopping too!
Open : DailyEntrance : Free
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GangaramayaFamous for its stepped wall of Buddha Statues, it also have hundreds of stone carvings, Buddhist paintings as well as a museum.
Open :Monday - Sunday 6.00 am - 11.00 pm (Temple)6.00 am - 6.00 pm (Museum)Entrance : Free (For Temple), US $ 1 (For Museum)
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Seema MalakayaDesigned by famous Geoffrey Bawa, this floating temple is a part of Gangaramaya. This meditation centre is popular for its calming senses in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Open : DailyEntrance : Free
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Viharamahadevi ParkCrowded with trees and a wide range of flowers, this is the biggest park in Colombo with a mini-aquarium as well as a small pond with some boats to paddle around.
Open : DailyEntrance : Free
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Colombo MuseumConsists a collection of much importance to Sri Lanka such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.
Open : Daily 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Except for public holidays)Entrance : US $5
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Independence Square
This national monument was built to commemorate the independence from the British rule on the 4th of February 1948.
Open : DailyEntrance : Free
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Mount Lavinia BeachColombo’s famous sea bathing spot with swimmable waves depending on the season. Also popular for its vast range of sea food places and the iconic Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Entrance : FreePlace for Sea Bathing
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Best Places to Stay in Colombo
Mount Lavinia HotelOzo Colombo
Colombo CourtyardCASA Colombo
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