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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 220 5734;5 Temple St; 8am-7pm)
Bright and cool environment for a freshly ground, organic caffeine pick-me-up.
Entertainment
The modest Asgiriya Stadium ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) , north of the town centre, hosts
crowds of up to 10,000 cheering fans at international one-day and test matches. The com-
pact stadium is reckoned to be one of the most attractive used for international cricket.
Ticket prices depend on the popularity of the two teams. India versus Sri Lanka matches
are the most valued. Tickets are also sold on the day, or you can book grandstand seats up
to a month in advance through the Sri Lanka Cricket office ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 223
8533) at the stadium.
Rugby is played between May and September at the Nittawella rugby grounds.
Alliance Française CULTURAL CENTRE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 222 4432; www.afkandy.org ; 642 Peradeniya Rd; 8.30am-6pm Mon-Sat)
The Alliance hosts film nights (often with English-subtitled films), and has books and
periodicals. Good coffee is available. Nonmembers can browse in the library.