Pettah Market, Commercial market complex in Pettah, Sri Lanka
The market spreads across multiple streets with specialized sections for electronics, textiles, spices, fresh produce, and gold jewelry retail establishments.
The Khan Clock Tower at the market entrance was constructed by the Framjee Bhickajee Khan family, prominent merchants from Bombay during colonial times.
Muslim traders manage many businesses in the market, while Tamil merchants from India concentrate on the gold and jewelry trade sections.
Each street serves specific retail purposes: Olcott Mawatha for clothing, Front Street for leather goods, and Prince Street for electronic equipment.
The market layout forms an intricate grid pattern where different sections connect through narrow passages filled with wholesale and retail establishments.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.93626,79.84995
Latest update: March 23, 2025 11:57
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