Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka also the smallest district within the island. Besides, the most densely populated city in the country as well. Spread over an area of 39 square kilometres, the city of Colombo is home to about one million people. In addition, there is nothing wrong with calling Colombo the busiest city in Sri Lanka as a large number of people from the suburbs come to Colombo every day for employment. This wonderful rapidly developing must-see city contains where many unique tourist values that will impress you unconditionally. The fascinating history of this beautiful scenic, mind-bowling city and the fact that it is still possible to see the ancient archaeological relics associated with olden times has made the tourism value of this place excessively.

History

Archaeological and historical evidence was being found regards this wonderful city, determined its history ran into more than two millennia years. Furthermore, when we explore the origin of the city of Colombo, the main factor that influenced the development of this as a formal city is the ancient port of Colombo. Also, it was being continued to evolve and at present established as Sri Lanka's main seaport. Meantime one of the busiest seaports in the South Asian region.

With the arrival of the Portuguese in Sri Lanka in the fifteenth century, the city of Colombo became famous as a major trading city. Portuguese originally build the Colombo fort in order to stabling themselves in the island. They used the city of Colombo and the port of Colombo to export various commodities from Sri Lanka to Europe. Their main export item was spices including cinnamon, and pepper. In addition, the main types were gems, elephants and ivory. Later, with the arrival of the Dutch in the 16th century, the Dutch took possession of the city and port of Colombo. The Dutch also installed various devices in Ceylon to convey the idea of their culture. Dutch architecture occupies a very special place. This is because many of the buildings that were designed under Dutch architecture are still very safe in Sri Lanka today. If one day you are able to move freely in the city of Colombo, it is certain that you will not be able to describe in words how you feel as you walk through these buildings that have hidden hundreds of years old secrets. It brings back unforgettable memories of your life. In the late 17th century, the Dutch handed over control of the coastal provinces of Ceylon to the British. This included the city of Colombo. Although the British also built some structures in the city of Colombo, they gave more priority to the regime.

Culture and People

Colombo is a small city that will amaze you. Why? Because of the abundance of events that are inherent in it. Various vehicle noises, extremely busy women men given in the battle of life, Different types of food and their aroma, the city of Colombo is at the forefront of cultural diversification. This is because people who are divided into Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim as racial basis and religious vice divided into Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Islamic respectively, but all welcome each other with a smile. As a result of that it may able to see either Buddhist temple, Hindu temple, Mosque, Church or their devotees within the boundary of Colombo City.