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St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade. image
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St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade.
Catholic church
Roman Catholic 19th-century church known for a shrine containing part of St. Anthony's tongue.
4.80 (5K reviews)
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Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Kovil
Hindu temple
Historic stone Hindu temple with intricate carvings, sculptures & colorful shrines.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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St. Mary's Church - Bambalapetty
Catholic church
👍👍 The church is very beautiful and has ample parking space. It is very quiet and calming inside. The father and the brother we met were kind,friendly and supportive. PS: Please note that the entrance is from the Lauries Rd. Google maps directed me somewhere else.
4.80 (742 reviews)
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Srī Sambōdhi Mahavihāra Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Very calm & quiet religious Buddhist Temple. A very mind soothing place
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Gangaramaya Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.
4.60 (10.7K reviews)
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Independence Square
Historical landmark
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue.
4.60 (9K reviews)
Kathiresan Pillayar kovil | கதிரேசன் பிள்ளையார் கோயில் image
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Kathiresan Pillayar kovil | கதிரேசன் பிள்ளையார் கோயில்
Hindu temple
👍👍 Kathiresan Pillayar Kovil - built more than hundred years ago dedicated to the Thamizh Kadawul Murugan/Skandhan (Tamil god Murugan/Skandan). An Unique architecture and colorful sculptures of the Hindu gods in the Gopuram makes the temple an eye-catching holy place. There are separate shrines for Go...
4.70 (707 reviews)
All Saints' Church - Borella | සියළු සාන්තුවරයන්ගේ දේවස්ථානය - බොරැල්ල image
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All Saints' Church - Borella | සියළු සාන්තුවරයන්ගේ දේවස්ථානය - බොරැල්ල
Catholic church
👍👍 One of the most beautiful churches I've ever been to. Nicely built and well maintained. A great place for a beautiful discussion with God. The environment calms your mind and relaxes you and makes you ready for the prayer. Definitely Worth a visit!
4.70 (668 reviews)
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Cathedral of St. Lucia
Catholic cathedral
This stately Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1881 features many detailed statues of saints.
4.70 (659 reviews)
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Historic Colombo Grand Masjid
Mosque
👍👍 The Colombo Grand Mosque was the first mosque built in Colombo by Scholar Khalid Ibn Baqaya who came to Sri Lanka in Hijri 181 as an envoy of Khalifa Al Rasheed who was reigning in Hijri 169 during the regime of Abbasids. The Arabian trade relationship with Sri Lanka was in existence even before t...
4.70 (657 reviews)
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Gangarama Sima Malaka
Buddhist temple
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Sri Kaileswaram Temple
Hindu temple
Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, known for its vibrant ceiling artwork & tucked-away locale.
4.60 (790 reviews)
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Galle Face Green
City park
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views.
4.50 (14.3K reviews)
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Mosque
Landmark mosque constructed in 1908, known for its distinctive red & white patterned facade.
4.50 (3.8K reviews)
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Barefoot
Craft store
Popular shop offering colorful clothing, unique crafts, fabric & books, plus a cafe with a patio.
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
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Royal Colombo Golf Club
Golf
Classy, members-only 18-hole course dating from 1879, plus a restaurant & a fitness center.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Aśōkārāma Temple
Buddhist temple
Tranquil Buddhist temple with a white stupa & colorful frescoes & statues.
4.60 (451 reviews)
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Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid
Mosque
👍👍 “SHAIKH USMAN WALIYULLAH SHRINE” The Dewatagaha mosque is one of the more prominent mosques in Colombo – its lovely exterior is almost an iconic part of the architecture near Town Hall. It is also partly a shrine to a Saint from the 19th century – Shaikh Usman Waliyullah – and Muslims an...
4.50 (839 reviews)
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Sambodhi Pagoda Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple complex offering a mix of Thai, Sri Lankan, Indian & Chinese architecture.
4.60 (374 reviews)
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Colombo Lotus Tower
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Lotus Tower, also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a tower 350 m high, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka.
4.40 (6.5K reviews)
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