Pettah Market & Red Mosque
West Coast · Colombo

Pettah Market & Red Mosque

Colombo's frenetic bazaar district crowned by the striped Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque.

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Pettah Market & Red Mosque

Pettah is a maze of arcades selling everything from electronics to wedding saris and Ayurvedic herbs. At its heart, the candy-striped red-and-white Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque is one of Colombo's most photographed landmarks. Visit early morning for the freshest produce and least chaos.

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