Negombo: See
Negombo is a holiday destination itself, but far less attractive than it used to be. It's not really worth it staying here, except as a convenient stopover on your way to or from the airport. If you need airport accommodation but don't care about the beach, there are many accommodation options closer to the airport than Negombo.
Things to see im Negombo include:
1 Dutch Fort. Built in 1672 (updated Dec 2022)
The canals
2 St. Mary's church. (updated Dec 2022)
Katuwapitiya Church, Katuwapitiya Rd. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Sebastian. Modeled on the Reims Cathedral in France. Built in the 1990s.
3 St. Sebastian Church (Sea Street Church). (updated Dec 2022)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, intersection of Ave Maria street and Old Chilaw street.
4 Negombo fish market. See where the local fishermen sell their catch of the day. Very busy during the early morning hours. (updated Sep 0205)
Negombo Grand Jumma Masjid.
Agurukaramulla Raja maha viharaya Buddhist temple, Temple rd.
Abhayasekararamaya temple.
Sri Sudarshanaramaya Buddhist temple.
Asapuwa Buddhist temple.
Dutugamunu viharaya Buddhist temples.