If you were to do only one thing in Colombo, a stroll down Galle Face Green would be a good contender. Facing the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean, this car-free thoroughfare was laid out in 1859 by the governor of British Ceylon, Henry Ward. Come here for spectacular sunsets and a snapshot of local life: couples and families promenading along the seafront, huddles of people listening to cricket on the radio and the omnipresent stalls selling rotis and snacks.
Beach promenade Galle Face Green, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka RM
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Galle Face Green
If you were to do only one thing in Colombo, a stroll down Galle Face Green would be a good contender. Facing the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean, this car-free thoroughfare was laid out in 1859 by the governor of British Ceylon, Henry Ward. Come here for spectacular sunsets and a snapshot of local life: couples and families promenading along the seafront, huddles of people listening to cricket on the radio and the omnipresent stalls selling rotis and snacks.
