Colombo

The original Sinhalese name Kalantotta have changed to Colombo by the Portuguese arrived in 1505 and by Arab traders Kolambu damage and has been They gained a monopoly of spice and cinnamon trade. Until the mid-17th century, the Dutch had taken control of the costal area of the island. The United Kingdom in 1948, made ​​1802 his crown colony of Ceylon may Colombo became the capital of independent Ceylon.

The largest city and commercial capital Colombo and numerous restaurants, bars, shops, Pettah bazaar district, Cinnamon Gardens, a wealthy residential area, the National Museum (National Museum) and Wolvendhal church of the Dutch colonial era, including two dating where you can see holds many temples, and mosques. Surprisingly filled with shopping centers and their many star international hotel, still holding the remnants of a colonial Colombo Sri Lanka characters must yet westernized.

Sri Lanka's commercial and political mind, It's a red-tiled colonial buildings overshadowing is a high-rise office blocks and hotels, along with a fascinating mix of past and. High-piled delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, colorful silk and cotton, and the aroma of spices and street markets overflow easily stretches huge colonial buildings, museums, galleries, churches, mosques, temples, and Colombo park ride or a three-wheeled public transportation considerations can explore on foot.