Colombo

Colombo is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. It is located on the west coast of the island. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial building and monuments. Colombo is cosmopolitan gateway to the wonder of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial heritage, Splendid tropical landscapes and delectable cuisines. Colombo city is home to majority of Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous landmark in Colombo include Gallface green, Viharmahadevi park, Beira lake, Colombo racecourse, Mount Lavinia Beach, Dehiwala Zoological garden, Nelum pokuna thearture, Gangaramaya Temple, Murugan hindu temple, red mosque, Dutch hospital, Colombo lotus tower as well as the National Museum. The city well connected to other places in Sri Lanka by rail and road.