Itinerary · Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Trace the footsteps: Duran Duran in Sri Lanka
Follow the 1982 Rio videos, from Colombo Fort to the rock of Sigiriya, the ruins of Polonnaruwa and the beaches of the south coast.
4–5 days
Day 1
1Kayman’s Gate and the old lighthouse
Colombo Fort, where fans place the café scenes of “Hungry Like the Wolf” (check the Pagoda Tea Room is open before you go).
Day 1, afternoon
2Pettah markets
The market streets of Pettah, for the bustle of the bazaar scenes.
Day 2
3Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya at opening time, as seen in “Save a Prayer”.
Day 3
4Polonnaruwa
The ruined temples of Polonnaruwa, by bicycle.
Day 4
5Galle Fort & the ramparts
Galle Fort and its lanes.
Day 5
6Unawatuna
The beach at Unawatuna, where many of the beach scenes are said to have been filmed.
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