Things to do in Western Province

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The top 27 attractions in Colombo

Villages in Negombo

Negombo

Negombo is a fishing village. The actual fishing port is to the south, a bit away from the tourist area. It´s worth a visit, espec

Beaches in Negombo

Negombo Beach

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Negombo beach, a fishing village located 30km north of the capital Colombo, is a great beach with an incredible number of resorts.

Cities in Colombo

Colombo

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Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, and this is where most travelers come to visit. It's a culture shock, everything moves quicky

Churches in Negombo

St. Sebastian's Church

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The town of Negombo, north of Colombo, is one of the few town with a Catholic majority. The Church of San Sebastian is on the stre

Train Stations in Colombo

Train from Colombo to Galle

I travelled from Colombo to Galle by train. It is good when the train leaves on time, because the journey by bus is not enjoyable.

Villages in Colombo

Mount Lavinia

The photos are from low season, when tropical storms and a cloudy sky are what you see. But in high season, which is our winter,

Churches in Negombo

Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has a dynamism that many European churches would envy. It was full of children because it was the holidays, pr

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Dutch Clock Tower

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The Negombo clock tower marks the entrance of the city's colonial Dutch fort. Now unfortunately it's a place that's worth little.

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Negombo Fort

The Portuguese constructed the fort of Negombo in the year 1600. But in the year 1644 the Dutch invaded it and ensured optimal str

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Dutch Canals

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Actually, it was not the Dutch ve built the Dutch canal! This part of the city is split in two, with a perfectly straight line. Th

Sports-Related in Negombo

Sri Lanka Diving Tours

This dive center is in the center of Negombo, and it is run by a couple of Europeans. There is a boat to take you there which is l

Markets in Negombo

Negombo Market

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Negombo is a fishing village and its market is organized around the colonial part of the city, around Sea Street. When you are in

Bus Stations in Negombo

Negombo Bus Station

The Negombo bus station is quite important because it is near the capital and many routes lead to and from here before taking the

Viewpoints in Colombo

Train from Colombo to Kandy

Sports-Related in Negombo

Cricket Court

The cricket ground is in the colonial part of the city, north of the fort. It is a prime location, it gives you an idea of the i

Temples in Colombo

Seema Malaka Temple

The Seema Malaka Temple is a beautiful Buddhist temple whose location on Beira Lake makes it a true oasis of peace and tranquility

Mosques in Colombo

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is the most important mosque in Colombo as well as one of its most recognizable buildings. Built in 1909

Temples in Colombo

Gangaramaya Temple

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The Gangaramaya Temple is by far Colombo's most famous Buddhist temple, at least among tourists, and is worth a visit for its shee

Activities in Western Province

GetYourGuide

Full-day Sightseeing Tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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starting from

50.32 £

GetYourGuide

Sri Lanka hill country train trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya 2-day

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starting from

171.07 £

GetYourGuide

Colombo: Small-Group Tuk Tuk Tour with a Local Guide

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starting from

37.32 £

GetYourGuide

Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour of Kandy, Colombo and Anuradhapura

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starting from

536.70 £

GetYourGuide

Yala National Park All-Inclusive 2-Day Safari

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starting from

462.90 £

The most popular destinations

Colombo (city)

Negombo

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