What to do in Colombo

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Places to Visit in Colombo

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Wellawatte

4/5(14 area reviews)

Wellawatte is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can plan an outing to Majestic City and Dehiwala Zoological Garden while you're in town.

Wellawatte
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Fort

4/5(32 area reviews)

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Bally's Casino.

Fort
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Bambalapitiya

If you're spending some time in Bambalapitiya, Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Bambalapitiya
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Cinnamon Gardens

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or Colombo Town Hall.

Cinnamon Gardens
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Borella

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.

Borella
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Havelock Town

While visiting Havelock Town, you might make a stop by sights like Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple and Raux Brothers.

Havelock Town

Day trip destinations from Colombo