Checking in at Negombo: The Romance of the Fish Market

Negombo is one of the most charming fishing village towns in Sri Lanka. It boasts both a bustling fish market and St. Mary's Church, known as "Little Rome". Today, let's explore these two distinctive attractions together!🌺 🐟 Negombo Fish Market: Experience the Vibrancy of Local Life Negombo Fish Market is the second largest fish market in Sri Lanka and one of the recommended attractions by Lonely Planet.🥬🥬 🍬Around 6 AM, it's a busy scene where fishermen return, unload their catches, and sell them – a paradise for photography enthusiasts. - Spectacular fish market: Rectangular dried fish are piled up on the beach. Fishermen are busy cutting and drying fish, while flocks of birds hover overhead, waiting to share the catch. 🍌🍌 🍰There are various types of fish here, including manta rays, sharks, and other species rarely seen in China.🇨🇳 - Tip: The fish market starts at 5 AM and ends around 7 AM. It's recommended to go early to experience the liveliest atmosphere. 🕊 St. Mary's Church: Romance and Solemnity of Little Rome Negombo is known as "Little Rome", and St. Mary's Church is the landmark building of this city. 🍜 🕊️🕊️The church was founded in 1874 and took 50 years to complete, making it one of the most magnificent churches in Sri Lanka. - Architecture and murals: The church adopts neoclassical style with exquisite interior decorations, including solemn religious murals and sculptures of saints. ✨✨ The exterior wall of the church is a fresh blue, which contrasts beautifully with the surrounding green trees and flowers.🌻🌻 🐟- Peaceful courtyard: The courtyard around the church is lush with trees and blooming flowers, adding a touch of vitality to this solemn building. - Tip: St. Mary's Church is located on Main Street in the center of Negombo. It's recommended to visit after exploring the fish market.🍬🍬 Negombo's fish market and St. Mary's Church, one full of the vibrancy of daily life and the other full of sacredness, are both worthwhile check-in spots. ✨ 🎊🌈🌈Don't forget to include Negombo in your itinerary when you visit Sri Lanka next time! #OffTheBeatenPath#ClassicalArchitecture#TravelAndPhotography#HumanitiesInTravel#StudyTour#LesserKnownCountriesTravel#SriLankaTravel#FamilyFriendlyDestinations#WhereToGoInSummerVacation