Colors of Colombo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Colombo’s traditional cuisine is very similar to the classic Indian but with some interesting features. The local menu is based on curry and rice dishes, which have become everyday for …
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One of the most visited areas among visitors to Colombo is the historic Colombo Fort. In the middle of the 16th century, when the city was occupied by the Portuguese, the powerful fortress …
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In Colombo, the tourists' favorite promenade is ocean-side Galle Face Green. This urban park stretches along the coast for several kilometers. Today, the most prestigious hotels, …
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1. The best time to visit Colombo is the period from May to September. The air temperature is high all year round, its average value here is about 27 °C. At other times of the year, it …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Colombo and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Colombo
♥ St. Anthony’s National Shrine, Colombo, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Lucia’s Cathedral, Colombo, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ratnapura, 67.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chilaw, 72.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Anne, Kurunegala, 83.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Anthony’s National Shrine, Colombo, 1.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ St. Lucia’s Cathedral, Colombo, 2.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka, Tewatta, 14.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ratnapura, 67.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chilaw, 72.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral of St. Anne, Kurunegala, 83.9 km from the center. On the map


Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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04.12.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

04.12.2023
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