• Negombo - Situated on Sri Lanka’s western coast just north of Colombo, Negombo is a city rich in history and allure. Along the waterfront, the 17th-century Dutch Fort now serves as a prison, while the Negombo Lagoon, bordered by fishermen’s huts, flows into the historic Hamilton Canal leading south to Colombo. Be sure to visit St. Mary’s Church, a neoclassical gem from the 1920s, renowned for its vibrant and detailed ceiling paintings.
• Negombo Fish Market - Discover the lively Negombo Fish Market, bustling right on the beach with the day’s fresh catch. Observe fishermen at work—untangling nets, organizing their boats, and sun-drying shark, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and more along the shore. Children play nearby, and vibrant stalls offer everything from fresh fish to live crabs. Families can often be seen relaxing in the shade of the fishermen’s open coastal sheds.
• Negombo Lagoon - Negombo Lagoon is a large estuarine lagoon located in southwest Sri Lanka. Fed by several small rivers and a canal, it connects to the sea through a narrow northern channel near Negombo city. The lagoon is surrounded by a densely populated area, featuring rice paddies, coconut plantations, and stretches of grassland.
• Negombo Dutch Fort - Negombo Fort, approximately 30 km north of Colombo, was initially constructed by the Portuguese to protect Colombo. Captured and contested by the Dutch in the 1600s, it was later reconstructed in 1672 with a pentagonal design, though only four bastions were completed. The fort was situated on a narrow strip of land between a lagoon and the sea, encircled by a dry moat and accessed via a drawbridge. The British took control in 1796 and eventually demolished most of the fort in the late 1800s to build a prison, using its stones. Today, only part of the eastern rampart, mounds from former bastions, and a recessed arched gateway with a 1678 inscription remain, and the site continues to function as a prison.
• St. Mary’s Church - Negombo’s history has been significantly influenced by Christianity since the Portuguese era, earning it the nickname “Little Rome” due to its numerous churches. Construction of St. Mary’s Church began in 1874 and, after a long pause, was completed in 1922. The church, along with a few others in Sri Lanka, showcases a unique blend of European architectural styles and local Sri Lankan art, reflecting the cultural fusion of the early 20th century.
• Sri Mutthu Mari Amman Temple - Sri Muthumariamman Temple (Tamil: ஸ்ரீ முத்துமாரியம்மன் கதிர்வேலாயுத சுவாமி கோவில்) is a prominent Mariamman temple in Negombo, built in the traditional Dravidian architectural style. The temple has maintained its old-world charm over the years. Its intricate granite carvings are highly revered by the local Tamil community, who consider it a powerful place of worship where pujas and offerings bring blessings and benefits to devotees.
• Negombo Beach - Negombo, just 6 km from the international airport, is a delightful Christian fishing town with historic churches, narrow streets, and local boutiques. Known for traditional fishing and its lagoon, visitors can enjoy seasonal seafood and take outrigger canoe rides to experience the authentic life of local fishermen.
• Dutch Canal - The Hamilton Canal, also known as the Dutch Canal, is a 14.5 km waterway connecting Puttalam to Colombo through Negombo. Built by the British between 1802–1804 to drain saltwater from the Muthurajawela wetlands, it was named after Gavin Hamilton, the Government Agent of Revenue and Commerce.
• Angurukaramulla Temple - Negombo, often referred to as “Little Rome”, is a major Catholic center in Sri Lanka, with over 90% of its population following the faith and more than 50 churches and shrines. The town has produced many Catholic leaders, including the country’s only Cardinal.

Buddhists, though a small minority, have a strong presence. Notable figures like Brahmachari Walisingha Harischandra were born here, and Harischandra Vidyalaya is named after him. The town’s Budu Ge and Pilima Ge feature beautiful sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha’s life, Jataka stories, important Buddhist events, and life-size images of Sinhala kings from Vijaya to Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe.

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