St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade

Discover the rich, vibrant heritage of St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade. St. Anthony's Shrine (Sinhala: ශාන්ත අන්තෝනි සිද්ධස්ථානය, romanized: Śānta Antōni Siddhasthānaya; Tamil: புனித அந்தோனியார் திருத்தலம், romanized: Puṉita Antōṉiyār Tiruttalam) is an incredible Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The church is located at Kochchikade, Kotahena, Colombo 13, and is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. The church is designated a national shrine and minor basilica. A tiny piece of St. Anthony's tongue is preserved in a special reliquary, which is beautifully situated in a glass case together with a statue of the saint, at the entrance to the church.

Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, visiting St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade is an experience you will never forget!