The beautiful island of Sri Lanka has a rich history – and those visiting the Colombo National Museum will be able to find out the country’s ancient stories!
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Location
The museum is located in Colombo 7, in close proximity to many Colombo hotels as it is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city. If you’re staying at properties such as Berjaya Hotel Colombo, the museum is just 30 minutes away!
Ground Floor
Here you’ll be able to find ancient relics and artefacts from the Pre and Proto Historic Period, Kandy period, Anuradhapura period, Polonnaruwa period and other similar times.
Upper Floor
This floor displays paintings, pottery, coins, textiles and other historical artefacts that will give you a good insight in to the country’s colourful past.
Don’t miss
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Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
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