General Post Office, Colombo, Historic post office in Fort district, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The former General Post Office building features three architectural orders: Doric columns in the basement, Ionic elements on ground level, and Corinthian details above.
Construction of this postal headquarters started in 1891 and finished in 1895, with final costs reaching 372,961 rupees, exceeding initial budget by 160,000 rupees.
The building stands as an example of British colonial influence in Sri Lanka, incorporating Colonial Renaissance architecture with classical European design elements.
Until 2000, this structure served as the central hub for Sri Lanka's postal services, managing mail distribution, telegraph operations, and telephone communications.
Herbert Frederick Tomalin from the Public Works Department designed this building on a former rock quarry site, with local mason Arasi Marikar Wapchi Marikar leading construction.
Location: Fort
Architectural style: Edwardian architecture
GPS coordinates: 6.93594,79.84342
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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