No 48 Janadhipathi mawatha (0.2 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.
No. 45 Janadhipathi mawatha Colombo (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
The Steuart by Citrus provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.
37 mudalige mawatha Road (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at C1 Colombo Fort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel.
No. 07 Hospital Street Colombo 01 (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Fairway Colombo offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.
02 York Street Colombo (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Grand Oriental Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.
43 Hospital Street (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Zest Metropole. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel.
46 Hospital Street Colombo 01 (0.5 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
At CityRest Fort, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.
Level 3 No 33 Canal Row Fort (0.5 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.
The Colombo Lighthouse is a beacon of hope and guidance on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Located at Point de Galle, it stands proud in the face of the Indian Ocean, warning passing ships of forbidding reefs and treacherous rocks as they make their way along the trade routes. Constructed in 1848 to replace an earlier lighthouse destroyed by fire, this new structure was designed by James Walker, an engineer from England who had previously designed lighthouses in Bombay and Calcutta.
Standing at over 64 feet tall, the Colombo Lighthouse is a magnificent sight - its distinctive white tower topped with its iconic red lantern room making it easily visible from both land and sea. At night, this impressive structure casts its light out to sea for up to 20 miles away - offering a beacon of security for seafarers both near and far! The lantern room houses four lights powered by oil lamps or candles when electricity wasn’t available during wartime.
In addition to being a functional navigational aid and helping sailors steer clear of danger while at sea, the lighthouse has also become an important piece of history in Sri Lanka. It remains an iconic symbol associated with this beautiful country located along the ancient spice route that connected Europe with Asia centuries ago!
Today, visitors can take tours of the lighthouse where they will be able to explore the upper floor which features displays about maritime safety and lighthouses in general. They can also climb up to the top of the lantern room where they will get breathtaking views across the bay - offering them a unique perspective on this magical part of the world!