Dutch Museum, Colombo , Colombo
About Dutch Museum, Colombo
Among busy streets and crowded bazaars lies the Dutch Period Museum, a place that showcases the Dutch history of the island. The museum is old, and not very well maintained; the hallways are poorly lit, while the artifacts lay dusty. The staff is not well conversant in English, which makes it difficult to gain any additional information about the place. However, for those who have a genuine interest in learning about history, the Dutch museum should definitely be on their agenda. The museum is apt for a quick visit, since the bustling markets outside are more fun to walk through and shop.
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Colombo Fort, Western Province
1.2 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
The general impression of forts is that they are majestic and colossal, however, the Colombo Fort is a clear exception. With no major timeworn...
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Bally's Casino, Colombo, Western Province
1.7 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Bally’s Casino is the most well-known, sophisticated, fashionable and highly frequented Casino of Colombo. It is not only the biggest one in...
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Pettah Floating Market, Western Province
2.3 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Built by the engineering teams of Navy and Army and located in Bastian Mawatha in Pettah neighborhood is the Pettah Floating Market which floats...
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Wolvendaal Church, Colombo, Western Province
2.3 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Dating back to the 17th century, this antique church is an interesting Dutch masterpiece. To maintain its olden architecture and design, the...
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Beira Lake, Western Province
3 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Situated in the heart of Colombo city, the Beira Lake provides a nice evening out, however, due to the poor maintenance, once cannot spend too...
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Seema Malaka Temple, Western Province
3.3 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Seema Malaka Temple is assembly hall for the monks at Gangaramaya Vihara temple used chiefly for meditation. The temple, situated on the waters of...
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Galle Face Green, Western Province
3.4 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
As salty ocean breeze blows by, and hues of orange merge to light the sunset sky, the ever-buzzing Galle Face Green boundlessly attracts locals,...
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Gangaramaya Temple, Western Province
3.8 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
With a mix of cultural heritage and unique architecture, this temple is of prime importance to Buddhism. Situated just by the Beira Lake, the...
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Viharamahadevi Park, Western Province
4.5 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Among the smoke, noise, crowd and stink of the bustling city lies the vast, green Viharamahadevi Park. The landscape of this park is decorated...
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National Art Gallery, Colombo, Western Province
4.6 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
The National Art Gallery in Colombo is situated next to National Museum in Cinnamon gardens displays many beautiful portraits and landscapes. As...
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St Anthony's Church, Kochchikade, Western Province
5.3 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Within the majestic Portugese-style Kochchikade Church lies St. Anthony’s shrine, a central place of worship for Sri Lankans of different...
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National Museum of Colombo, Western Province
5.5 km from Dutch Museum, Colombo - See map
Colombo National Museum, Sri Lanka’s largest one, is a fine representation of the nation’s vast history and heritage. The building is a large,...
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