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Visiting St. Mary's Church in Negombo is like a fine work of art!

🇱🇰Walking in the bankrupt country of Sri Lanka, you can see the cultural heritage left over from the colonial period. For example, St. Mary's Church in Negombo is one of them. ⛳Negombo is known as "Little Rome" and is the center of Catholic faith. Local residents generally believe in Roman Catholicism. Among the more than 25 Catholic churches in Negombo, St. Mary's Church is perfect for its grandeur and luxury! ✨Features and highlights: 1⃣️St. Mary's Church was built in 1874 and took 50 years to complete. The building combines the artistic features of Portugal, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, becoming a model of religious architecture in the colonial era. 2⃣️The exterior of the church is in neoclassical style, with pink and white tones and religious statues, fresh and elegant. 3⃣️When you walk into the church, you can see exquisite sculptures. The murals on the dome are spectacular, depicting religious scenes such as the Annunciation and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. 4⃣️The church is magnificent, the murals are beautiful, and the sunlight shines in through the stained glass windows, showing its dignity in the brightness. 5⃣️The church is surrounded by green trees, and it is a good place to take pictures, but you must keep quiet. 📍Address: Main Street, Negombo, Sri Lanka ⏰Opening hours: 3:00-19:00 💰Tickets: Free 🚗Transportation: You can take a tuk-tuk from Negombo Fish Market, which costs about 100 rupees
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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