Negombo city Sri Lanka has been developed around a fishing village with a distinct charm and character, thus providing important sights like the 'Catamaran' fishing fleet coming home. This city is one of country’s few predominately Roman Catholic areas and lasting remains of Portuguese colonialism of 16th & 17th centuries. The Negombo Fort a historical monument was initially built by the Portuguese and later taken over by the Dutch who declared it as their stranglehold. Later in the years the fort was used by the British as a jail, and till date it is. Sri Lanka Negombo houses some other attractions including many old church buildings, their feasts devoted to various saints and the fisheries port. There’s a Muthurajawela Marsh off Negombo lagoon which is a unique wetland habitat and the largest marsh in Sri Lanka and quite popular with eco enthusiasts. The city’s Buddhist temple is a distinctive structure where beautiful statures portray various Buddhist events built beneath a giant Buddhist statue.
Sri Lanka Negombo enjoys a beautiful location by the sea in the North Western Province, bordering Katunayake where the International Airport is situated. With the fishing being the main means of livelihood Negombo city Sri Lanka has become famous for fish. The Fishing Harbor serves the boats for fishing and whereas the Negombo Beach is very popular among the tourists where several tourist Hotels have come up. Sri Lanka Negombo is home to some fine sandy beaches which are unexplored and less crowded making it just right for the tourists to relax and enjoy. Once the visitor’s discover the city’s secrets they come back to the city year after year. The hotels have maintained the fine beach stretches while some other are always busy with fisherman and their equipment. One can give a try for the various water sports such as diving, wind surfing with the equipment easily available at the most hotels and private vendors to few schools even offering diving courses. |
