Negombo City Tour by TUK TUK with Rome

1. Negombo Fish Market
   30m
   Our first point to visit to the Second largest fish market in the island.
   Locally popular as Lellama (Lel-La-Ma), it is the second largest fish market in the country. It is situated at the north end of the Negombo Lagoon and can be seen across the lagoon bridge, which is also known as Munnakare Bridge. Approximately 4,000 boats depart to sea from here every day. Starting from 3:30am, the market is busy and thriving throughout the day, with individuals vending and bargaining over fish.
   This vibrant market gives tourists the opportunity to purchase fish and meet the local fisherman. It also provides the chance for them to organize fishing trips and boating excursions into the lagoon and ocean as well as learn about the fishing industry.
   
   And you will guide to the small fish market and the fish drying area.
2. St. Mary's Church
   20m
   St. Mary's Church is a landmark edifice, a Roman Catholic church in the heart of Negombo. It is one of the largest Catholic church in Sri Lanka.
   The church was built in neoclassicism style with columns and plain walls. Its ceilings are painted with alabaster images of many saints. The walls at the upper level are fixed with sculptures of religious saints.[1] The unique paintings on the life of Christ on the ceiling were done by the N.S. Godamanne, a local Buddhist painter.[3] The beauty of the paintings on the nave is described as "thunderous".[4] A testator paid the cost of one of the altars, which was imported from Europe
3. Dutch Fort
   Pass by
   The Dutch Fort in Negombo (known to some as the Negombo Fort) was an important fort built by the Portuguese approximately 30 kilometres north of Colombo, to defend their stronghold city.
   
   Sri Lanka’s history is littered with periods of brutal colonization under foreign rule, and the remnants of those war-fueled ages can be seen in buildings such as the forts at Galle, Colombo and as far north as Jaffna, that still stand today.
4. Negombo Lagoon
   10m
   The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and the Hamilton Canal (also known as the Dutch canal). It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city. It is surrounded by a densely populated region containing rice paddies, coconut plantations and grassland. The land is used for fishing and agriculture. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other waders. Negombo, Katunayake, Seeduwa are some nearby towns. Lagoon fishing is popular among the fishing community in Negombo. Lagoon crabs and lagoon prawns are in high taste and demand.
5. Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil
   20m
   Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, Negombo is
   a beautiful Hindu temple close to the airport. The architecture is beautiful and colourfully painted.
   
   Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil is a stunning Hindu temple located in the picturesque city of Negombo, Sri Lanka. Renowned for its intricate architecture and vibrant colors, this temple is a haven for both devotees and tourists alike. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, who is revered for her powerful symbolism and protective qualities. Visitors are welcomed by impressive sculptures and ornate carvings that adorn the temple's façade, creating a captivating visual experience.
6. Dutch Canal
   Pass by
   Dutch canal
   The Hamilton Canal also commonly known as the Dutch Canal is a 14.5 km (9.0 mi) canal connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through Negombo in Sri Lanka. The canal was constructed by the British in 1802 and completed in 1804. It was designed to drain salt water out of the Muthurajawela wetlands. The canal was named after Gavin Hamilton, the Government Agent of Revenue and Commerce.
   
   Running through the town of Negombo is a canal, built by the Dutch, which presently serves as an important means of transportation as well as tourist attraction. Many private tour operators and hotels offer boat rides in this canal to show you around the city from a different perspective.
7. Pass by
   Good for shopping with wider and larger area.
8. Negombo
   30m
   Enjoy your Lunch with local cuisine.
   Location at Calton or recommended any other by Isora Prasanna
9. Angurukaramulla Temple
   20m
   The Angurukaramulla Temple is one of the most famous temples in Negombo. It is popular for the statue of Buddha and its magnificent dragon entrance. To get into the temple, one has to go into the dragon’s mouth, which is believed to get rid of any evil spirits.
   
   The temple also has a 300-year-old ruin of an ancient library that is now covered in moss. The temple has many trees and also has a pond with turtles in it. The temple also has many murals, paintings on the ceiling, and intricate sculptures that portray the journey of Buddha towards enlightenment.
10. Negombo
    15m
    Visiting local houses...
    Treat and greet by a cup of tea or coffee.......... All Free and Complimentary❤️❤️

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