Colombo

Sri Lanka

Colombo is the commercial capital and main port of Sri Lanka, on the island's west coast. A trading harbor since ancient times, it was developed by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British into a bustling metropolis. Sights include the Gangaramaya Temple, the Pettah bazaar, the colonial Fort and Galle Face Green, the National Museum, and excursions to the old Dutch canal towns, the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala, and the hill capital of Kandy.