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Galle Face Green, Colombo

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Get the city on one side and the sea on the other at Galle Face Green, the city's green lung. The largest open space in the urban area, it sits between the busy financial district and the ocean. Once used as an official sports area, with horse racing, a golf course, and rugby and cricket pitches, the park now serves as a blank canvas for locals and tourists to indulge in their favorite activities, surrounded by extensive views of the ocean. For Galle Face Green and beyond, use our Colombo itinerary maker to get the most from your Colombo vacation.
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  • Took a trip down Galle Face Green last weekend, nothing really there...... not something I would go out of my way for. There's sand and some patchy grass, that's about it. Not really any kind of prome...  more »
  • This is a beautiful place to go and relax. The view of the water, waves is mesmerizing. You will find a lot of people jogging around this area which is a nice activity to do.  more »
  • We had a lovely walk along here on a sunday afternoon. It was lovely to see all he local families enjoying time together. There is plenty of food vendor along here selling all types of food. It's nice...  more »
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