The beautiful city of Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka besides being the lagest city in the country. The literal meaning of Colombo can be interpreted as a "harbor with leafy mango trees". One of the most colorful places you can visit in Sri Lanka, Colombo is truly a treat to the senses.
Anywhere you go in Colombo, the jest for life can easily be discerned in the friendly people who are more than eager to provide you with all information you need. In fact, just a simple tour around this nerve center of Sri Lanka can be an amazing experience. Besides, the city has a number of attractions for visitors that include National Museum, the Art Gallery, the numerous mosques and the Buddhist and Hindu temples that date back to the ancient and medieval times. Besides, you can also visit the Ford district in Colombo that boasts of being the largest business center in Sri Lanka. Numerous shops, airline offices, stores, the Central Bank and the World Trade Center Twin Towers make up this hub. There are some attractions nearby like the clock tower, the lighthouse and the president's residence.
Colombo has other attractions like the Fort, Pettah, Dehiwala Zoo, Cinnamon Gardens, Slave Island, Mount Lavina and so on. Colombo is also a great place to shop for jewelry and leather products. Besides, the city also has a vibrant nightlife with numerous pubs, discos and clubs doting the landscape of the city.
Colombo has much more to it than the attractions listed above. In fact, a visit to this bustling city can be a truly novel experience. We have listed some of the attractions for you. The only thing that remains for you to do is to come to this wonderful city and discover the rest of them.
