Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka situated on the west coast of the island, adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, which is the country’s administrative capital. It is also the main financial and industrial center of Sri Lanka hosing several corporate offices and other places for business and trade. Over 2,000 years ago, Colombo was known to ancient traders because of its vast natural harbor and its strategic location along the East-West sea trade routes. The main city area comprises of a number of corporate offices of Sri Lanka along with many restaurants as well as several entertainment hotspots.
In terms of infrastructure, Colombo boasts of all the modern amenities of a metropolitan and is also considered one of the best cities in Asia. Major landmarks in the city include the two World Trade Center towers, Bank of Ceylon tower, Old Parliament Building, Jami Ul Alfar mosque, Cargills & Millers complex and many others. Colombo is vibrant city where many festivals and carnivals are held throughout the year. The celebration of Lord Buddha's birth is one of the major festivals when the city is beautifully decorated with lights. Christmas is the other big event in Colombo celebrated with a whole lot of fun and merrymaking.
The major tourist attractions in Colombo include The Colombo National Museum, Cinnamon Gardens, Gangaramaya Temple, Dehiwala Zoological Gardens, Pettah, Galle Face Green, Mount Lavinia and Dutch House Museum among others. The city also offer some great places for shopping and if malls and plazas are what you like then try the Crescat Boulevard, 89 Galle Road or the Majestic City. Besides Colombo the other best world cities include New York, Tokyo, Paris, Karachi, Delhi, Milan, Hong Kong and many more.
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