{"id":360542,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-moratuwa\/"},"modified":"2021-12-10T12:07:07","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T06:37:07","slug":"places-to-visit-in-moratuwa-bdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-moratuwa-bdp\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Places To Visit In Moratuwa Sri Lanka With Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moratuwa is an industrial area which is located in the suburbs of the city of Colombo about 18 km away. Moratuwa is home to a number of institutions, monuments, museums, the zoological park, and the Colombian fort. Moratuwa is popular for its oldest church dedicated to St. Sebastian and the Holy Emanuel Church, which was once the tallest building in Sri Lanka. The Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple is one of the most popular religious sites in Sri Lanka and is among the list of places to visit in Moratuwa Sri Lanka <\/strong>that you just can afford to miss. Like it is said, there is no better way to learn about the history of a place than its museums. Make sure to visit some of the oldest museums in Sri Lanka for some learning and fun. <\/em><\/p>\n

Top 5 Places to visit in Moratuwa Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n

While in Sri Lanka, you can never run out of things to do and places to visit in this multicultural island. It has something interesting for everyone visiting this historical land. Know about these 5 places to visit in Moratuwa Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

1. Dehiwala Zoo<\/h3>\n
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Established in 1936, Dehiwala zoo is one of the oldest zoological garden in Asia that is located in the Mount Lavinia district of Sri Lanka. Spread over an area of 11 acres and home to almost 3000 animals and three hundred and ten species of flora and fauna, Dehiwala Zoo is a perfect place for the visitors to have a candid rendezvous with the wildlife while enjoying the elephant show and sea lion performance which is held every evening.<\/p>\n

It also has a charming picturesque butterfly garden with 30 species of butterfly which is decorated with shrubs, trees and small streams and exhibits the various stages of their life cycles. Brimming with colourful flowers and dimly lit pathways this place is an ideal spot to captivate tourist attention with spectacular views.<\/p>\n

For families and their kids, it surely is a magical place. Visit the place in May and you will find it less crowded. Your kids will be able to explore the zoo animals closely and properly.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: 120 Galvihara Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
\nTimings<\/strong>: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm ( Monday to Sunday)
\nEntry Fee<\/strong>:<\/p>\n