Colombo Lighthouse, Navigational lighthouse near Fort district in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The white concrete tower rises 29 meters above Galbokka Point, featuring four stone lion statues at its base near the Port of Colombo.
Built in 1952 to replace the previous lighthouse, the structure was inaugurated by Ceylon's first Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake during the British colonial period.
The naval gun battery at the lighthouse base delivers ceremonial salutes during national celebrations, including a 25-gun salute on Sri Lankan Independence Day.
The lighthouse remains closed to public access as it stands within a high-security zone near the Sri Lankan Naval Headquarters along Marine Drive.
Four QF 4-inch naval guns, including recent additions from the Indian Navy in 2021, form part of the permanent artillery display at the site.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.93623,79.84078
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:30
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