Negombo Town(All in one place)
π΄ Negombo Town: The Beating Heart of the Western Coast π
Just 37 km north of Colombo, Negombo is a vibrant and historic town nestled in Sri Lanka’s Western Province. Often called “Little Rome” due to its abundance of churches and Catholic culture, it offers a rich blend of spirituality, commerce, and coastal charm.
πCultural & Spiritual Landmarks
Negombo is a melting pot of religions and traditions. Statues of Jesus Christ, St. Mary, St. Joseph, St. Anthony, and Sri Lanka’s beloved Fr. Joseph Vaz adorn street corners and sanctuaries.
Local churches include:
St. Mary’s Church – Grand Street
St. Sebastian’s Church – Sea Street
St. Peter’s Church – Old Negombo–Chilaw Road
Church of the Risen Christ – Kadolkele
Risen Christ Church at Kadolkele, Negombo |
π️ Where to Shop
π For Clothing
Hameedia – Premium garments & peaceful ambiance
Glitz – Fashion accessories, loyalty schemes, quiet weekdays
Fashion Bug, Fashion Gate, Breeze, Molly, – Affordable to upscale fashion for all styles
π Household Essentials
Arpico – A calm oasis for home shopping
Keells Super, Cargills, Laugfs, Glomark – Groceries, wines & daily essentials
π Hair & Beauty
Negombo features salons for every budget:
Scissors Salon, Salon Ida, Jacquis Salon, Chandani Bandara, La Passion, Colombo Salon, Coronation Salon – Friendly staff and good service
Affordable salons scattered across town offer great value.
π Books & Stationery
M. D. Gunasena, Samanala Bookshop, Negombo Printers, Wisdom Books – Everything from textbooks to novels
πΊ Electronics & Mobiles
Singer Mega, Sisil, Metropolitan, Maxa, Singer Plus, Jayanthi Radio – Top tech hubs
Abans at Dialog Arcade, Metropolitan (St. Joseph Street), Unicell – Mobile phones and accessories
π Fast Food & Treats
KFC, Pizza Hut, Perera & Sons – Quick bites near busy hubs
Calton Sweet House, Sasha, Nayomi’s, Eat n’ Run, National Bake House, The Grand – Locally loved eateries
π¦ Banking Made Easy
From international to local branches, Negombo makes financial access seamless:
Combank (3 branches), HSBC, Standard Chartered, HNB (3 branches), NSB, People's Bank (2 branches), Bank of Ceylon, NDB, DFCC, NTB
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