Attractions
Sri Lanka National Museum
Sri Lanka's oldest museum was established in 1877 and today
boasts a massive collection of antiques and objects d'art,
encompassing the cultural heritage of the island. Exhibits include
artefacts from archaeological sites all over Sri Lanka, and more
than 4,000 ancient palm leaf manuscripts....
see full detailsPettah
Colombo's bazaar district, the Pettah, presents a real treat for
shopaholics who can wander through the hustle and bustle of whole
streets dedicated to selling a particular type of merchandise, from
local handcrafts to brand name clothing. The area was once an
exclusive residential...
see full detailsColombo Zoological Gardens
Colombo's zoo has a fine collection of animals, birds, reptiles
and fish from all over the world, but in particular showcases the
fauna of the island. The complex includes an aquarium, which is the
only one of its kind in Asia displaying more...
see full detailsColombo Hotels
Whether you stay in them or not, Colombo has some grand old
hotels with plenty of legends and history attached that are well
worth visiting, even for a sundowner on the veranda. The Grand
Oriental Hotel faces the once-bustling cruise terminal and in...
see full detailsPinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Among the green hills of Kegalle, about 50 miles (85km) from
Colombo on the road to Kandy in the hill country, a herd of about
60 elephants roam free in the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage. This
popular attraction, established as a sanctuary covering 25...
see full detailsAdam’s Peak
The legendary mountain peak towering 7,297 feet (2,224m) over
the island of Sri Lanka is known as Sri Pada or Adam's Peak, and
has been venerated as a place of pilgrimage and worship for all
major faiths for many generations. The holy mountain...
see full detailsTrincomalee
The ancient port of Trincomalee on the northeast coast of Sri
Lanka has a perfect natural harbour, which has made the town a
prize to be fought over by foreign powers for generations. The
Danes first took the trophy in 1617 on behalf...
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