There are a plethora of reasons to visit the most popular and urban city in Sri Lanka; here are some of the reasons why you should visit Colombo.
Dutch Hospital
Where old meets new; the Dutch Hospital has emerged from a hospital complex used during the reign of the British to a modern and chic dining and drinking hub. The Dutch Hospital complete with fine dining and fast food restaurants to chic, trendy and casual bars are popular amongst locals and tourists.
Shopping
If you’re looking for local souvenirs to take back home or handicrafts and other local items, there are plenty of places on the island that’s great for shopping. Outlets such as Laksala and Barefoot have a collection of quirky, colourful handicrafts and souvenirs that are purely Sri Lankan and your friends and family back home will just love them!
Historical Sites and attractions
Colombo is filled with many of them! From the beautiful Dutch colonial style heritage buildings close to the Colombo Fort to The National Museum of Sri Lanka and the Gangaramya Buddhist Temple! Take a stroll down the ever-famous Galle Face Green – also known as the ‘seaside promenade’ and revel in gorgeous ocean views; it’s also the ideal spot to munch on some authentic Sri Lankan street-food with the breeze in your hair! Make sure you go on a Colombo city tourwith tour operators such as Epic Sri Lanka Holidays to witness the beauty of the bustling capital of Sri Lanka.
Food
Being a tourist hub, you’ll be surprised at just how many unique and diverse restaurants there are on this tiny island. From Korean, Japanese, Thai and many others, you can try out a variety of cuisines while on your holiday in Sri Lanka. The local food, however, is something you definitely should not miss.
