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It has been one of the top tourist destinations in the commercial capital, Colombo as Gangarama Temple is located just next to Beira lake. I really recommend this place for you who are visiting Sri Lanka. Other than the religious background, it's a great place to capture some water birds as well. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6340bfbc-8d64-4424-9cd6-7f94e4cc1967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848861/eae1c509-4196-433a-a0e6-77a60e743564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/3bbc2989-201a-4c12-9444-5357f20683af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Colombo District [Colombo Known for Sea, Sports and Cafes ](https://expedia.ca/Colombo.dx869) Colonial charm and Buddhist spirituality mix with beachside entertainment, bustling shopping districts and a love of cricket in Sri Lanka’s coastal capital. ## Reasons to visit - Colombo City Centre - Galle Face Green - Pettah Market [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Colombo.dx869)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels.d869.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mount Lavinia Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Lavinia.dx55379) Love zoos, beaches, and sunsets? 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