Colombo fort is the heart of the most urban city in the nation
. It is where business booms and the most leading 5 star hotels make their home. It is built for royalty and is ornamented and adorned with the most distinguished streets and fancy boutiques, cafes and restaurants not just today but has been so way back in the colonial era of Lanka itself.
The heart of Colombo was then known as 'Kolonthota' and was recognized as the landing site of the Portuguese in the 16th century. Since then it became a popular trading post which lead to the creation of the harbor. Later the Dutch and the British followed suit and the best part of all this colonization is that they every time a new colony resides, they adorned this spot with the marvels and wonders of their very own culture. The buildings curvature, high ceilings and arrays of pillars are some of the profound attractions that stand strong even today. Much was made and much was destroyed but even today you can marvel at the number of remnants that stand strong boasting the rich history of this island. Apart from the administrative importance of this spot as it houses the Colombo Stock Exchange and the World trade center- the location is a treasure-trove of landmarks and historical hotspots. For one, the many buildings itself is an ornament to be admired but there is so much more to see around this area. The Presidents house known in the past as the Queens House, the Old Parliament building, the Naval Head quarters, the historical harbor, the general treasury building, the Colombo lighthouse and the Old Dutch hospital are some of the many attractions of the location. The Galle Face Green and the sparkling Galle Face beach is a perfect place to relax after touring the beautiful heart of Colombo.
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