
Colombo linn
Sri Lanka pealinn Colombo on dünaamiline linn, mis ühendab traditsioone ja modernsust. See uhkeldab koloniaalajastu arhitektuuri, elavate turgude ja rahulike budistlike templitega. Mitmekesise köögi, kasvava silueti ja kaunite randadega on see elav äri-, kultuuri- ja turismikeskus, pakkudes väravat Sri Lanka imede avastamiseks.
Crescat Boulevard
Crescat Boulevard is a comparatively smaller, but elegant, three-story shopping mall near Galle Face in Colombo 03. Filled to the brim with both high-end stores and tiny inexpensive boutiques, Crescat is frequented by locals and foreign visitors alike. It has everything that’s needed to spend a nice relaxing day at a shopping mall: shopping, dining, and massages.
Shopping
The stores within Crescat are of varying size, stocking a number of products ranging from clothes and shoes to books and stationery. There are also some nice perfumeries and accessory shops. The larger ones are mostly branches of top local chains; such as Vijitha Yapa Bookshop, Coco Veranda, and Keells. However, the items that they stock at their Crescat Branches are more varied and/or exclusive, catering to the eclectic tastes of foreigners who visit there. There are also quite a few brand name stores or stores with branded and high-end items that are quite expensive. In addition to these, there are just a few tiny boutiques that cater to those with more inexpensive tastes.
As such the shopping in Crescat Boulevard usually has something that appeals to everyone despite their varied interests and tastes.
Dining
The Food Court in the basement of Crescat Boulevard is quite good. Most of the food is delicious and reasonably priced, though there are a few stores catering to those with more expensive tastes. It’s also fairly clean and less crowded compared to some of the other mall Food Courts in Sri Lanka. In addition to the stores in the food court, there are just a few stores selling food on the other floors too. Some of the best places to stop by include Coco Verandah, Sugar Bistro, and Wine Bar, and the Brick Lane Cookie Company. Also know that if you are a fan of cheese, the Keells supermarket branch in Crescat has one of the best selections of cheese with Colombo. But expect it to be on the pricey end
Relaxation
Crescat has quite a few places to sit and relax. Sometimes there are various entertainment shows being put up in the gallery-like central hall. The place also has a massage parlor called ‘ Foot Rub’, one of a chain of such parlors located at congested shopping areas in Colombo, where people are often dead on their feet after a long exhausting day. Their prices are quite okay, and they give reasonably good service. But their messages are not limited to foot massages, and there are many other options too. So Crescat has the cushy option of ending a long exhausting day shopping with a nice relaxing massage.
Parking
Crescat has extensive underground parking facilities. There is a small charge, but its secure. So you can be assured of finding parking, even on a busy day
Colombo ringkonna kohta
Colombo on Sri Lanka suurim linn ja kaubanduskeskus. See asub saare läänerannikul ja Sri Lanka pealinna Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte kõrval. Colombo on elav ja tegus linn, kus on segu moodsast elust ning koloniaalajastu hoonetest ja varemetest ning kus elab 647 100 inimest. Colombo metropolipiirkond, mis koosneb Colombo, Gampaha ja Kalutara linnaosadest, elab hinnanguliselt 5 648 000 inimest ja selle pindala on 3694,20 km². Colombo on mitmerahvuseline ja mitmekultuuriline linn. See on Sri Lanka rahvarohkeim linn, kus elab 642 163 inimest. Colombo elanikkond koosneb paljudest etnilistest rühmadest, peamiselt singalitest, mauridest ja tamilitest. Linnas elab ka väikeseid Hiina, Portugali, Hollandi, Malai ja India päritolu inimeste kogukondi, samuti arvukalt Euroopa väljarändajaid. Enamiku Sri Lanka ettevõtete peakontorid asuvad Colombos. Mõned tööstusharud hõlmavad keemia-, tekstiili-, klaasi-, tsemendi-, nahktoodete, mööbli ja ehete tootmist. Linna keskuses asub Lõuna-Aasia suuruselt teine hoone – Maailma Kaubanduskeskus.
Lääneprovintsi kohta
Lääneprovints on Sri Lanka kõige tihedamalt asustatud provints. Seal asub seadusandliku võimu pealinn Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte ning Colombo, mis on riigi haldus- ja ärikeskus. Lääneprovints jaguneb kolmeks peamiseks ringkonnaks: Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1386,6 km²) ja Kalutara (1606 km²). Sri Lanka majanduskeskusena on linnas esindatud kõik suuremad kohalikud ja rahvusvahelised ettevõtted, samuti kõik suuremad disainer- ja tänavakauplused, seega olge valmis nautima jaemüügiteraapiat lääneprovintsis. Kuna saarel on kõigist provintsidest suurim rahvaarv, asuvad seal peaaegu kõik saare parimad haridusasutused. Provintsi ülikoolide hulka kuuluvad Colombo Ülikool, Sri Jayewardenepura Ülikool, Kelaniya Ülikool, Sri Lanka Avatud Ülikool, Sri Lanka Budistlik ja Pali Ülikool, kindral Sir John Kotelawala Kaitseülikool ja Moratuwa Ülikool. Lääneprovintsis on riigis kõige rohkem koole, sealhulgas riiklikke, provintsi-, era- ja rahvusvahelisi koole.