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


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Known as Open Thailand Safely, the petition was sent to the Royal Thai Government. As vaccination programs are active in the US, Europe, and many other important source markets, Thailand might be able to review its restriction policies. The pandemic has been a serious hit for the country’s tourism. Hotels in Bangkok, the most visited city in the world, were always full of guests. Thailand is also a popular beach holiday destination. Not only hotels in Pattaya and Koh Samui are suffering. Many local businesses are almost completely targeted at tourists, and now they are mostly out of work.
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Known as Open Thailand Safely, the petition was sent to the Royal Thai Government. As vaccination programs are active in the US, Europe, and many other important source markets, Thailand might be able to review its restriction policies. The pandemic has been a serious hit for the country’s tourism. Hotels in Bangkok, the most visited city in the world, were always full of guests. Thailand is also a popular beach holiday destination. Not only hotels in Pattaya and Koh Samui are suffering. Many local businesses are almost completely targeted at tourists, and now they are mostly out of work.

17.04.2021
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