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Colombo District.

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Colombo District, Sri Lanka, is a city where tuk-tuks dart past colonial mansions and ancient temples. The guide covers 19 attractions. The city's name may derive from the Sinhala for “mango port.”

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03 Places to Visit.

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Colombo

Colombo, the bustling capital of Sri Lanka, is a city where history and modernity intertwine to offer visitors an unparalleled cultural and urban experience.

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Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green stands as one of Colombo’s most iconic and cherished urban spaces, offering visitors a unique convergence of history, culture, recreation,…

Gangaramaya Temple
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Gangaramaya Temple

Located in the bustling heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Gangaramaya Temple is more than just a place of worship; it is a vibrant center of cultural, educational,…

04 Place

Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower, standing tall at 356 meters (1,168 feet), is a remarkable symbol of Sri Lanka's aspirations, blending cultural significance with…

05 Place

National Museum of Colombo

The National Museum of Colombo stands as Sri Lanka's largest and oldest museum, offering a profound gateway into the island's rich cultural, historical, and…

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Sri Lankan Civil War

Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, stands as a living tapestry woven with the threads of rich history, cultural diversity, and the profound legacy of…

07 Place

Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre, officially known as the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre,…

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19 places to discover

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Colombo

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Galle Face Green

Gangaramaya Temple
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Gangaramaya Temple

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Lotus Tower

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National Museum of Colombo

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Sri Lankan Civil War

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Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre

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Independence Memorial Hall

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National Library and Documentation Services Board

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Wolvendaal Church

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National Museum of Natural History

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Old Parliament Building, Colombo

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World Trade Center

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President'S House, Colombo

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General Post Office, Colombo

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Old Colombo Dutch Hospital

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Yugadanavi Power Station

Pettah Floating Market
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Pettah Floating Market

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Ananda College

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