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Colombo is the Sri Lankan capital and the main port of the
Island. Along with being the largest city, Sri Lanka is also
the commercial and financial hub of Sri Lanka. This charming
city is a bustling metropolis and offers a perfect harmony
of old charm and modernity.
The name Colombo is derived from Sinhala name Kola-amba-thote,
which means harbor with leafy mango trees.
There are various places of interest in Colombo, which include:
The fort: it was originally a fort during the Portuguese
and Dutch rule, which has now become a commercial center of
the country. The area now houses major offices, restaurants,
hotels, shopping center, etc.
Pettah: this leading market area of Colombo is located
next to the fort. The place is full of street stalls. Tourists
can buy many Sri Lanka souvenirs from this bazaar in bargaining
rates.
Galle Face Green: this is a historical artifact of
the British era laid out in 1859. The place now serves as
a popular picnic spot.
Slave Island: it was once the place on the south of
the fort where the slaves had their night quarters called
Slave Island. Now the place is home to many offices, buildings
and hotels.
Other places of attraction in Sri Lanka include:
Mount Lavinia
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Dehiwala Zoo
National Museum
The Viharamahadevi Park
Wolvendaal Curch
Hindu Temples
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