Churches in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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Churches in Sri Lanka is a guided tour of the island's historic Christian places of worship, spanning colonial-era cathedrals in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle. The activity covers Portuguese, Dutch, and British-built churches, each with distinct architectural styles and burial vaults. Visitors gain entry to active congregations and see original altarpieces, tombstones, and bell towers.
What to expect
- A 4-hour guided walk visits 5 churches, including the 17th-century Dutch Reformed Church in Galle Fort and the 19th-century All Saints Church in Mutwal.
- Entry fees and a printed map of church locations are included; transport between sites is by air-conditioned van.
- You will see carved wooden pulpits, colonial-era brass chandeliers, and the grave slabs of Dutch governors inside the Wolvendaal Church in Colombo.
- The tour includes a 30-minute stop at St. Mary's Church in Negombo, known for its ceiling frescoes of biblical scenes.
- Suitable for history and architecture enthusiasts; the route involves standing for up to 20 minutes at each site with no seating inside most sanctuaries.
- A printed guide sheet lists each church's founding year, original denomination, and current service times for independent return visits.
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