Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. Situated in the western province of Sri Lanka. Diverse and vibrant, the city is the administrative and economic center of the country.
Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city, home to around a million people is also one of the busiest ports in the South Asia. Colombo was the capital for over two hundred years until the capital was shifted to nearby Sri Jayawardenepura, but remains the hub and heart of the city.
The city offers historical monuments, colonial architecture, beaches, fine dining, vibrant night life and lots of shopping. Its architecture has been influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonization and is very visible in the buildings surrounding the city.
The city is also cluttered with temples, mosques, and churches catering to the diverse population that enrich the culture of the city.