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Top 10 Attractions Guide | Explore Sri Lanka's Capital Like a Pro​​

Save the last image for the optimized route map - avoid unnecessary detours! 🚀 🛕 ​​Old & New Kathiresan Kovil​​ (⭐⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry​​ This Hindu temple is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with every detail exquisitely carved. 🕌 ​​Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque)​​ (⭐⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry | Enter via Gate 3​​ Guided tours at 10:30am daily (robes provided for women) Rooftop photos are stunning but HOT—wear shoes! ⚠️ ​​Watch out​​ for a scammy middle-aged man (see P4). ⚪ ​​White Triangle Building​​ (⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry​​ A futuristic landmark with its iconic triangular design. 🏛️ ​​Sri Lankan Parliament Complex​​ (⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry​​ Blends traditional and modern architecture. While interiors are off-limits, the exterior is photogenic. 🌊 ​​Sima Malaka Meditation Centre​​ (⭐⭐⭐) ​​400 LKR​​ (includes Gangaramaya Temple access) Floating temple on Beira Lake—serene and picturesque. 🕌 ​​Gangaramaya Temple​​ (⭐⭐⭐⭐) ​​400 LKR​​ Houses Buddha statues, ivory artifacts, and a ​​museum with sacred relics​​ (including Buddha’s hair!). Bonus: Free lunch buffet if you visit at noon! 🥰 🏺 ​​National Museum​​ (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) ​​1,200 LKR​​ (2,000 LKR combo ticket with Natural History Museum) From prehistoric tools to royal regalia, it’s the ultimate deep dive into Sri Lankan heritage. ✨ ​​Independence Memorial Hall​​ (⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry​​ A symbolic monument surrounded by gardens, often hosting cultural events. 🏢 ​​Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall​​ (⭐⭐⭐) ​​Free entry​​ A grand China-aided architectural marvel. 🚂 ​​Coastal Train Ride​​ (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) ​​Best stretch​​: Kollupitiya → Mount Lavinia (​​40 LKR​​) ​​Golden hour magic​​: Sunset views over the Indian Ocean = instant romance! ​​Pro Tips​​: ​​Transport​​: Use Uber/PickMe for hassle-free rides. ​​Timing​​: Visit temples early to avoid crowds + heat. #ColomboTravel #SriLankaGuide #MustVisitColombo #CulturalGems #BudgetTravel #TrainJourneys

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