Places
The elephant gathering at Minneriya is a 4-hour drive from Negombo
For a long day out from Negombo, not much can beat the majestic sight of massed elephants gathered at Minneriya, a 4-hour drive away.
Stunning National Basilica is just a short drive from Negombo
The first tiny chapel of Our Lady of Lanka was built on the site just outside Ragama, which is a 45-minute drive from Negombo, in 1911, and dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes.
Henarathgoda Botanical Gardens, a Sri Lanka horticultural gem!
An hour’s drive from Negombo is the Henarathgoda Botanical Gardens, a haven for plant lovers in Sri Lanka.
Viharaya, an ancient royal temple just an hour’s drive from Negombo
Just an hour’s drive from Negombo is Attanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya, one of the most venerated ancient royal temples in Sri Lanka.
This Negombo fishing-community church purifies the heart and soul!
The Church of St Mary, Mother of Purification in Negombo, with its white-marbled altar and Roman architectural influences, is of artistic and historical value.
Casa Negombo, a fairytale house in the heart of the town
An amazing Negombo ‘dream house’ inspired by childhood heroes and fairy tales is featured on the World Architecture (WA) website.
Negombo Fort now just a relic of former colonial power struggles
Negombo Fort now just a relic of former colonial power struggles For Sri Lanka's former colonial...
Hamilton Canal, a water highway through the heart of Negombo
For nine miles of its length from Colombo to Puttalam, the Hamilton (or Dutch) Canal passes through the heart of Negombo.
Rajapaksa Park, a tranquil oasis in the centre of Negombo
Rajapaksa Park can be found in Rukmani Devi Mawatha, a residential area near the centre of the town.
Negombo bus terminal a gateway to Sri Lanka
Negombo bus terminal is reckoned to be one of the best in Sri Lanka, and municipal planners see it an example of how one should be built.
What a trip! The ups and downs of train travel in Sri Lanka
By travelling from Negombo to Colombo Fort Station, you can link up with the island’s main rail network.
Negombo’s top temple a symbol of brotherhood
Anugurukaramulla Raja Maha Viharayat, also known as Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya, is the most important Buddhist temple in the predominantly Catholic and Muslim area.
Visit Morawala beach—but watch out for sharks!
On the west side of Pitipana village just outside Negombo lies Morawala Beach. The beach was originally named after the sharks who came to breed.
Spotlight Negombo, ‘Village of the Honeycomb’
The Sinhala name for Negombo, Migamuwa, means ‘Village of the Honeycomb’, and comes from the 2,000-year-old-story of bee honey being found here.
Ganekanda Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist temple
A 15 kilometre drive from Negombo out through Kimbulapitiya will bring you to the village of Aluthapola and the Ganekanda Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist templ.
St Mary’s, Negombo, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest churches
St Mary’s Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka, is the oldest and largest of not only the many Catholic Churches in Negombo, but also in the whole of Sri Lanka.
The souk in the centre of Negombo
Negombo market, reminiscent of an Arab souk, is bang in the centre of town by the landmark clock tower.