Navy Ground, Colombo

#115 among attractions in Colombo

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Facts and practical information

Navy Ground is a cricket ground in Welisara, Sri Lanka. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 2002 when Galle Cricket Club Under-23s played Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club Under-23s. ()

Coordinates: 7°1'8"N, 79°54'13"E

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Colombo Sri Lanka

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Navy Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: R. Premadasa Stadium, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Sugathadasa Stadium, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.

5.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
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5.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo
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6.6 miSW
Mosque
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Colombo
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2.3 miNE
Church
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6.1 miSW
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6°56'41"N • 79°56'32"E
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Grand 19th-century Roman Catholic church
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6.4 miSW
Church
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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5.6 miSW
Universities and schools
St. Lucia's College, Colombo
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How to get to Navy Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Navy Ground:

Train

Horape (26 min walk)

Bus

Ragama Bus Station (34 min walk)