Must Visit Places in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, Colombo is a lively city with many fine dining options, shopping malls, and many attractions. These are some of the best places to visit in Colombo.
The National Museum of Colombo
This beautiful museum was built in 1876 and was founded by the British governor of that time. It displays different items owned by ancient kings of Sri Lanka. The whole building is surrounded by a lovely courtyard.
Dehiwala Zoo
This zoo is a popular hotspot among kids because it is the home for a wide variety of animals. You can enjoy watching the popular elephant dance and a seal playing with a ball. This is the best place to observe the behaviours of different animals like rhinos, giraffes, zebras and even crocodiles!
Galle Face Green
The Galle Face is a popular ocean-side promenade. It is an ideal place to witness gorgeous sunsets, kite flyers, local food vendors and more. If you are planning to visit this place, you can stay at one of the best hotels in Sri Lanka the likes of Colombo Court Hotel & Spa, from which the Galle Face Green is about 15 minutes away.
Kelaniya Temple
If you are in Colombo and you don’t visit this fascinating temple, then you’ve made a huge mistake. It is built on the banks of the Kelaniya River. You should visit this vibrant temple to feel inner harmony filling your soul.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
