A look at the churches and hotels targeted in Sri Lanka.
Sunday, the bloodiest outbreak of violence in the South Asian country since civil war ended a decade ago.
No one has claimed responsibility. Since the between the majority Sinhalese and minority Tamils ended in 2009 a religious divide has taken hold. Buddhist nationalists accuse Muslims of attacking Buddhist shrines and trying to recruit Buddhist children, which Muslims deny.St. Anthonys Shrine: This Roman Catholic church, located in the Kochchikade suburb of Sri Lankas capital, Colombo, is one of the countrys best-known churches.
St. Sebastians Church: This Catholic church is in Negombo, a largely Catholic town north of Colombo. Built in the Gothic style, it was patterned on the Reims Cathedral inZion Church: This church is in the eastern coastal city of Batticaloa. It was founded in the 1970s.The Shangri-La Hotel: This towering, luxurious hotel is located near Colombos main business district and is just a few steps from the sea. It has 500 guest rooms and suites and 41 serviced apartments.
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel: This luxury hotel is located in Colombos city center, just a few minutes walk from the Shangri-La. It has 229 rooms. The Cinnamon Grand Colombo hotel: This hotel is located about a mile from the Kingsbury and near the sea in a bustling business district. It has 483 rooms and 18 suites.
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