Date
Hundreds of years ago was known to the Colombo traders Romans, Arabs, and Chinese. Muslims settled in Colombo in the eighth century AD because of the economic importance of the port, which was the center of trade between the Sinhalese kingdoms and beyond. In the sixteenth century, the Portuguese arrived to Colombo, the Muslims expelled them, and where they built castles to protect their trade for Bharat
Geography
Colombo is a mixture of plains, hills and swamps. Northern and southern areas of the city is full of hills. Eastern and southern regions of East surrounded by swamp. Several of the city of canals, including Beira Lake in the middle. Kelani River also flows in the northern border and the north-east of the city, and meets the sea at a point called Modera Balsnhalah, which means Delta.
Tourism
Located "Colombo" on the western coast of Sri Lanka, the country's largest city and commercial capital. The "Colombo National Museum" of the major attractions in the city, as the largest of its kind in the country, as well as contains a distinct set of important national monuments. Here you'll find many museums devoted to natural history and documenting the Dutch colonial era, next to zoos and "green corridor" which provides great views of the Indian Ocean and the city skyline "Colombo" unique.
See "Colombo" rainy tropical climate atmosphere moderate throughout the year. Prevails season "Monsoon" from May to August and then from October to January, bringing heavy rains to the city. Great medium temperatures ranging between 29-31 degrees Celsius throughout the year, while Minor recorded between 24-26 degrees Celsius. Receives "Colombo" about 2400 mm of rainfall annually, mostly falling in October by 353 mm, unlike the driest February at a rate of only 63 mm of rain
Transportation
Easy access to the "Colombo" using several means because they are financial and commercial capital of the country. The best ways to travel to the city is on board the aircraft, which receives the "International Airport Bndarinaika" several international flights and is located on the northern coast of the "Colombo" in "Katunayake." Handheld aircraft coming from different parts of the world such as the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East and elsewhere. Allows the airport buses and mini buses. Another alternative is to travel to the city using the train or bus. Trains run from the airport to the "castle" in the "Colombo", while up buses between all parts of the country, which makes it a great way to navigate, but it is important knowledge of the local language if you intend to use. Finally, if you are coming from India to the "Colombo" can independence trips "Indian Ocean" marine operating regularly between the two destinations.
Tourist attractions in Colombo
Galle Face Green Promenade
This walkway runs the length of 500 meters along the coast of the main business district in the "Colombo," which is a green bar on an area of 5 hectares. Was created in 1859 by the then British governor, "Sir Henry Ward" as a place dedicated to horse competitions and golfing. Day provides exquisite views of the Indian Ocean and the city skyline "Colombo" unique.
Park Veharamadavi
Is the largest and oldest parks "Colombo", has been established during the British colonial era of the venerated Queen "Victoria". Today accompanist featuring sports and mini zoo and water fountains and fun areas for children, along with many of the tracks that take you through the woods and a number of historical monument
Museum Dutch era
This museum is located in the house, "Thomas Van Ray" conservative Dutch, who ruled the city in the late seventeenth century, and contains many of the exhibits dating from the Dutch colonial era. The museum houses historical documents and ceramic pieces and evidence of the tomb, and pieces of furniture, weapons and coins. This building still retains many of the features and characteristics of the original
Colombo National Museum
Sri Lanka is the largest museums and collections include more value and wealth in the country, dating back to the prehistoric period, through Blat "Candy," then the colonial era. The museum was founded in 1877 by the governor of "Ceylon" British. Find exhibits on the ground floor of the chronological eras "Pulonarova" and "Candy", while the upper floor houses utensils, weapons, textiles and coins that belong to different eras
Natural History Museum
This museum was established in 1986, and presents the rich heritage of Sri Lanka, a region the only attraction of its kind in the country. Is a specialist in the presentation of the factions and different national types of reptiles, mammals, fish, birds and amphibians, along with plants and stones. The most important exhibits is Fahd "Bonanni" who was caught in 1924 after he devour about 13 people.
Colombo Zoo
This park was established in 1936 and is one of the oldest zoos in the continent of Asia. Includes about 3,000 animals of 350 different species of local and foreign, and allow several offers regular dogfish and elephants and chimpanzees resident "Sanju."
Art Center Lionel Wendt Memorial
Is held in this position a number of events Kalmsarhaat, shows photography, pottery business and musicals. The center of my favorite places among the population of Colombo.
Foundation Sabumal
Containing materials on the institution of art and studio of the late Harry Perez, who was one of the artists of Sri Lanka celebrities. It also shows pictures of the institution other local artists
Mount Lavinia beach
The hotel is about 20 minutes from the city center, overlooking the scenery and the most beautiful stretches of beach in Colombo
The oldest Hindu temple in Colombo
The shrines, Sri Swami Devasthanam Etriosanathar of the oldest Hindu temples in Colombo. Located behind the railway station, has devoted this Alkovil (Hindu temple) to the god of war Skanda by their beliefs. The beginning of the annual Hindu festival Phil. The elephant is the parade pulls by his fans to Kovels on Re-Ghali in Bambalapitiya
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