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Temples, colonial streets and an oceanfront promenade — a half or full day through Sri Lanka's buzzing capital.
Sri Lanka's commercial capital is a mix of gilded temples, colonial-era buildings and a fast-growing skyline, and this tour is designed to take in the best of it without the running around. Start at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the city's most important and eclectic Buddhist temples, then walk the wide lawns of Independence Square, built around the country's memorial hall.
From there, head into Pettah, Colombo's oldest and most chaotic trading district, and see the striped facade of the Jami Ul-Alfar Red Mosque rising above the market stalls. The day winds down at Galle Face Green, a long oceanfront promenade that comes alive in the late afternoon with kite flyers, street food carts and views over the Indian Ocean — the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.
Cover shoulders and knees at Gangaramaya Temple, and be ready to remove your shoes before entering.
Start the temples and Pettah market in the morning before it gets hot, and save Galle Face Green for late afternoon sunset.
Prices in the market stalls are often negotiable — a polite bit of bargaining is normal and expected.
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