Colombo is the commercial and largest city of Sri Lanka. (කොළඹ / கொழும்பு )
Area:- 37.31 km2
Weather:- 28°C,
Wind:- W
at 13 km/h,
Humidity :- 83%
Population:- 5.6 million
Climate:-
Only
major change in the weather of Colombo is during the inter monsoon season which
is from May to August and October to January. During this time heavy rain fall
can be expected.
Transportation:-
City public transportation consists of mainly from buses and trains. But if you want to get around quickly try three wheels and private cabs.
Colombo, the capital
of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes,
ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is
reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and
shopping malls and hotels. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan
history.
Attractions:-
Top 25 Attractions Not To Miss In Colombo
- National Museum
- Gangaramaya Temple
- St Anthony's Church
- Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque
- Sri Kailawasanathar Swami Devasthanam Kovil
- Dutch Period Museum
- Beira Lake
- Independence Memorial Hall
- Viharamahadevi Park
- Galle Face Green
- Independence Arcade
- Nelum Pokuna Theatre
- Laksala
- Colombo Port
- Pettah Streets
- Municipal Council Building
- The World Trade Center
- Millers Building
- Colombo Port City
- Colombo Lotus Tower
- The Murugan Hindu temple in the Slave Island
- Old Parliament Building
- Pettah Floating Market
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