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10 best places in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is Sri Lanka's quiet administrative capital on Diyawanna Lake, seamlessly merged with the buzz of neighbouring Colombo.
Sri Lankan Parliament Building
Geoffrey Bawa's elegant parliament complex, set on an artificial island in Diyawanna Lake.
Kotte Raja Maha Vihara
An ancient 1415 Buddhist temple known for its painted walls and reclining Buddha statue.
Diyawanna Lake
A scenic wetland lake where dawn visitors can spot dozens of bird species.
Diyatha Uyana Park
A lakeside promenade park with a floating restaurant and rows of plant and flower stalls.
Kotte Museum
A small museum tracing the history of the 15th-century Kingdom of Kotte's ancient capital.
Colombo National Museum
The country's leading museum, holding royal regalia and Sri Lankan art, a twenty-minute drive away.
Galle Face Green
Colombo's famous seafront esplanade, lined with street-food carts sizzling by the ocean at dusk.
Gangaramaya Temple
A vibrant Colombo temple-museum blending Sri Lankan, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.
Pettah Market
The deafeningly lively wholesale market of old Colombo, packed with spices, fabrics and street food.
Barefoot Café
A beloved café attached to a handwoven-textile gallery, a favourite haunt of Colombo's artists and expats.
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