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What to know before visiting Colombo

Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka by population and de facto commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination.

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The Colombo Lotus Tower rising above the city skyline, featuring a green stem-like shaft and a purple lotus-shaped top with...

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Colombo offers a diverse shopping experience, from bustling street markets to modern, air-conditioned malls

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Galle Face Green is an ocean-side urban park

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Gangaramaya Temple is the most prominent Buddhist temple in Colombo