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Colombo

Colombo

The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo which is located in the western province adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (the capital city of Sri Lanka ) Colombo is a vibrant city with a mixture of modern life , colonial buildings and ruins.

Due to its very large harbor and its position along the East-West sea trade routes Colombo was very popular among ancient traders 2000 years ago.

Colombo houses a majority of the Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous land marks in Colombo include the National Museum, World Trade Center , Vihara Maha Devi Park and the Galle Face Green.

The name "Colombo", first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning "port on the river Kelani". It has also been suggested that the name may be derived from the Sinhalese name Kola-amba-thota which means "Harbor with leafy mango trees". However, it is also possible that the Portuguese named the city after Christopher Columbus.

Katunayaka airport to Colombo distance 32.4km

PROVINCE: WESTERN PROVINCE

DISTRICT: COLOMBO DISTRICT

POPULAR FOR: CAPITAL OF SRI LANKA, GALLE FACE, COMMERCIAL CITY

WEATHER: 30 °C

TYPE: COMMERCIAL

POPULATION : 647,100

AREA: 37

Port city Colombo

Colombo International Financial City is a special financial zone and International Fina

Sri Lankan Parliament Building

The Sri Lankan Parliament Complex is a public building and landmark that houses the Par

Old Parliament Building

The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat o

St. Anthony's Shrine - Kochchikade

St. Anthony's Shrine is a Roman Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sr

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

The Sri Lanka Air Force Museum is the museum of the Sri Lanka Air Force, and its predec

Diyawanna Lake

Diyawanna Lake or Parliament Lake, is one of the lakes within Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Colombo Lighthouse

Colombo Lighthouse is a Lighthouse in Colombo in Sri Lanka and it is operated and maint

Diyatha Uyana

Diyatha Uyana is a located at Polduwa junction, Battaramulla near the Waters Edge Hotel

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri

Royal Colombo Golf Club

The Royal Colombo Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka. Established in 1880,

Colombo Lotus Tower

Lotus Tower, also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a tower of 356 m, located in C

Beira Lake

Beira Lake is a lake in the center of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is sur

Independence Square

Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration

Seema Malakaya

Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for

Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in

Dehiwala National Zoo

The Dehiwala National Zoo, which has a remarkable collection of exotic and indigenous f

Planetarium

It is the first and only planetarium in the country and maintained as an inst

National Museum

The National Museum of Sri Lanka, also most commonly known as the Sri Lanka National Mu

Pettah

Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green  is a favorite place for families, children, lov

GangaramayaTemple

Delve into 19th century Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most significant places of worsh