Negombo, Sri Lanka

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Did you know? Negombo

Negombo's famous fish market has operated continuously for over a century, selling the day's catch from Sri Lanka's west coast at dawn.

The city was a major cinnamon trading hub during Portuguese and Dutch colonial rule, which shaped its architecture and street layout.

Negombo Lagoon is home to over 140 species of birds, making it a biodiversity hotspot on Sri Lanka's west coast.

The town's fishing community still uses traditional outrigger boats called 'oruwa' for daily catches, a method unchanged for centuries.

Negombo's St. Mary's Church, built in 1692, is one of the oldest churches in Sri Lanka and features a striking bright-red exterior.

The city sits just 37 km north of Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, making it one of Sri Lanka's most convenient beach gateways.

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