Overview

Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest urban complex and is also its commercial capital. While the administrative center is located in Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte. Both are located in the Western Province along the coast, specifically within the district of Colombo itself. Within its city limits there are 555,000 people and many more in its suburbs. Colombo is far more populous than Kandy, and it gained its recognition during the colonial eras as an important trading post.

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Pettah Market

Pettah Market

The history of Pettah market dates back to the colonial…

The National Museum

The National Museum

The National Museum provides a fascinating glimpse of the level…

Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park is an oasis of greenery amongst the concrete…

Dutch Period Museum

Dutch Period Museum

The Dutch Period Museum in Colombo, holds a treasure trove…

The Dutch Hospital

The Dutch Hospital

History of the Dutch Hospital in Colombo dates back over…

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

The iconic Galle Face Green has a history dating to…