Negombo , Western Province
About Negombo
Negombo is a calm town in the western coastal region of Sri Lanka. Negombo’s beach is very extensive in places, but quite shabby compared to the more immaculate resorts further south, even though the neighboring resort area is often one of the liveliest spaces around the shore, if you’re in hunt of economical beer and late nights. A couple of miles south of the beach, Negombo Town proffers an appealing opening to coastal Sri Lankan life, with a vivacious fish market, a dash of olde-worlde royally attraction and hundreds of vivid wooden boats. Negombo is also residence to the country's second-largest fish market, the "Lellama", at the north end of the town's water. Remnants of colonization contain the Dutch fort constructed in 1672, as well as centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch homes, Administrative structures, Churches and the ceiling frescoes of St. Mary's cathedral church.
Negombo was previously a main producer of cinnamon. While the business has moved on, you can still come across local cinnamon and vanilla for trade at roadside shops. Negombo is the center of Sri-Lanka's Catholic society, and you can expect to witness many shrines throughout the visit. The eventful center of Negombo town lies to the west of the bus and train stations. The majority of places to stay, however, line the central road that heads north from the town centre, running nearly parallel to the beach.
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Negombo Beach, Western Province
3.5 km from Negombo - See map
Located very close to Colombo city’s international airport, the Negombo Beach is a pleasant place to spend a few hours relaxing and resting....
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Dutch Canal, Colombo, Western Province
14.4 km from Negombo - See map
Negombo is the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka and has the only International airport of the country. It can be termed as little Rome of Sri...
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Muthurajawela Marsh, Western Province
19 km from Negombo - See map
Muthurajawela Marsh is the country’s largest saline wetland stretching over 6000 hectares of land is located on the western coach between the...
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Wolvendaal Church, Colombo, Western Province
35.1 km from Negombo - 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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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Western Province
36.6 km from Negombo - See map
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara which is located at a distance of nearly 10 kilometres northeast to Colombo is one of the most revered and Buddhist...
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Colombo Fort, Western Province
37.3 km from Negombo - 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
37.8 km from Negombo - 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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Bally's Casino, Colombo, Western Province
38.5 km from Negombo - 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
38.6 km from Negombo - 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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Independence Square, Colombo, Western Province
38.7 km from Negombo - See map
The Independence Square is a site of historic consequence, natural beauty and architectural significance. Best known for its cleanliness and open...
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Seema Malaka Temple, Western Province
38.8 km from Negombo - 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
38.9 km from Negombo - 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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