Negombo Self-Guided Walking Tour, Negombo, Sri Lanka

As the closest city to the nation鈥檚 main international airport, Negombo is a popular entry or exit point for visitors to Sri Lanka. With its touristic strip featuring a plethora of seafood restaurants and beachfront hotels, the city is favoured by many as a laid-back alternative to the bustling metropolis of Colombo. While it is often seen as a beach destination, Negombo also has an interesting cultural heritage. It is a majority Catholic Christian area and has a few impressive churches, while the thriving fish market and colonial-era canals point to its heritage as a fishing and trading hub. Check out my quick self-guided walking tour below to see some of the main sites!

This Gothic Revival-style church is one of the largest and most impressive in Negombo. Built in the 1930s, it replaced a previous smaller church which used to stand on the same site. The church is immaculately kept with a sparking white interior. As well as being a notable attraction in the city, the spacious church also provides a great respite from the hot sun! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Negombo Self-Guided Walking Tour
Guide Location: Sri Lanka » Negombo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Summer Buckley
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