Pettah Floating Market , Colombo
About Pettah Floating Market
Built by the engineering teams of Navy and Army and located in Bastian Mawatha in Pettah neighborhood is the Pettah Floating Market which floats on the shore of Beira Lake. It’s should definitely be visited once you are in Colombo to get a unique experience. Calm waters of Beira Lake and the colorful people and stalls give a pleasant vista. It is perfectly suited with the waters on one side and shops on the other and with the frequent whistles of train.
Both the Fort Bus-stand and the railway station is adjacent to this market. There are nearly hundred stalls selling local handicrafts, jewelry, kottu, vegetables, fruits clothes, electronics etc. The West end entrance leads to Testa Bake House which offers delicious baked items. This place has an aura about it which calls for a visit. Spend the weekend evenings with families enjoying the beautiful sights.
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Colombo Fort, Western Province
1.7 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
The general impression of forts is that they are majestic and colossal, however, the Colombo Fort is a clear exception. With no major timeworn...
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Dutch Museum, Colombo, Western Province
2.3 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Among busy streets and crowded bazaars lies the Dutch Period Museum, a place that showcases the Dutch history of the island. The museum is old,...
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Beira Lake, Western Province
2.4 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
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Galle Face Green, Western Province
3.3 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
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Seema Malaka Temple, Western Province
3.4 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Seema Malaka Temple is assembly hall for the monks at Gangaramaya Vihara temple used chiefly for meditation. The temple, situated on the waters of...
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Gangaramaya Temple, Western Province
3.7 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
With a mix of cultural heritage and unique architecture, this temple is of prime importance to Buddhism. Situated just by the Beira Lake, the...
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Wolvendaal Church, Colombo, Western Province
3.8 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Dating back to the 17th century, this antique church is an interesting Dutch masterpiece. To maintain its olden architecture and design, the...
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Bally's Casino, Colombo, Western Province
4.3 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Bally’s Casino is the most well-known, sophisticated, fashionable and highly frequented Casino of Colombo. It is not only the biggest one in...
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Viharamahadevi Park, Western Province
4.4 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Among the smoke, noise, crowd and stink of the bustling city lies the vast, green Viharamahadevi Park. The landscape of this park is decorated...
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National Art Gallery, Colombo, Western Province
4.6 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
The National Art Gallery in Colombo is situated next to National Museum in Cinnamon gardens displays many beautiful portraits and landscapes. As...
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St Anthony's Church, Kochchikade, Western Province
4.8 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
Within the majestic Portugese-style Kochchikade Church lies St. Anthony’s shrine, a central place of worship for Sri Lankans of different...
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National Museum of Colombo, Western Province
5.3 km from Pettah Floating Market - See map
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