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1. The enchanting mysteries of Munneswaram Temple January 18, 2012 Located 80 kilometres north of Colombo in the district of Puttalam, the Munneswaram Temple is a leading religious site among the Hindu temple complexes of Sri Lanka. It is said to have been in existence since the 1000 CE and is one of the five ancient temples or Ishwarams of the region dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The massive religious complex comprises of five Hindu temples and one Buddhist shrine. The central and the chief temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is considered the primary attraction of the site. The opulent structure is also the largest of the six temples. There are ... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

2. Discover Colombo's Commercial Heartland at Fort December 08, 2011 Affectionately known as Kolonthota during its heyday the Colombo Fort is renowned as the site where Portuguese invaders first landed in the island at the beginning of the 16th century. Having served as a major commercial port in the country and later a military base used by the Dutch and the British, the area was once a fortified section of the capital with a fort built around its administrative stronghold. Although the fort walls were demolished in 1870 the area is still known as the Fort and serves as the central business district of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. As the capital city’s fin... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

3. Bird Watching In Habarana - A Fantastic Experience October 19, 2011 Among the many places to go bird watching in Sri Lanka is Habarana, a small town located in Anuradhapura District along the main road from Colombo to Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee. Approximately 173 km from Colombo, Habarana is located in the world renowned cultural triangle of Sri Lanka that links up three cities of cultural importance, namely Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. It is also in close proximity to the Sigiriya rock fortress, a tourist hot spot in Sri Lanka. There are indeed many diverse holidays that can be enjoyed in and around this town whether you are interested in history, ... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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