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Sri-LankaDescription and is it worth a visit
Not far from the new Lighthouse to the north of it, a white domed Buddhist stupa (dagoba) is visible near the port - Sambodhi Chaitiya or Sambodhi Chaitiya. It rises 20 meters above the ground on special piles. It has no historical value and, above all, serves as a reminder to the passing courts that Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country. However, the place is unique in its own way and worthy of visiting by tourists. You can climb to the very top of the stupa by a ladder located next to the stupa and connected to it by a bridge. Inside the stupa there are many images on the walls showing the periods of the Buddha's life. But the most important thing is that from above there is a great view of the port and the city. There is a small temple on the territory and there is also a Colombo Maritime Museum. Since the stupa belongs to Buddhist shrines, it is necessary to take off your shoes before climbing up.
Theoretically, photographing from above is prohibited, since this is a port area, but in practice no one controls it, and you can take several pictures carefully.
🕐 Working hours
From 09:00-16:00, Sunday is a day off.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
The stupa is located near the port in Colombo district 1, also known as Colombo Fort district (stupa on Colombo map). This is actually the tourist center of Colombo and most of the hotels, guest houses and hostels for short stays are located here. However, despite the apparent proximity of the stupa in a straight line, it is not so easy to get here. The fact is that part of this area is occupied by the presidential palace and other government and military institutions, and there is no direct passage. And to get to the stupa, you must first go to the embankment near The Kingsbury Hotel, and then go towards the port. But in principle, you won't have any problems with the navigator. Well, if you don't want to walk, you can take a taxi or tu-tuks from 400 rupees, or hire a tuk-tuk to travel to the sights of Colombo for the whole day from 5000 rupees. We have told you all about Colombo transport and how to use it here.
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