Kanatte Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Kanatte Cemetery spans 48 acres at the intersection of Elvitigala Mawatha, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, and D.S. Senanayake Mawatha in central Colombo.
The cemetery, established in 1866, holds over 363 Commonwealth war graves from World War I and II, including British, German, and Austrian military personnel.
The grounds feature separate burial sections for Hindus, Buddhists, Shintos, Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and non-denominational Christians, reflecting Sri Lanka's diversity.
Visitors seeking specific graves should contact the Cemetery Manager beforehand, as many war graves are dispersed throughout different sections of the grounds.
In the 1920s, the cemetery received transferred remains from the former Galle Face Burial Grounds, consolidating Colombo's historical burial locations.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.90794,79.87748
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:42
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