The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. Built on a concrete base which is 12 m (39 ft) high, it has four statues of lions at its base. Located at its base is a naval gun battery that is used by the Sri Lanka Navy for its traditional gun salutes.
Due to the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean it offered, it became a city landmark.It features stunning views of the Indian Ocean at sunset, set against a backdrop of the urbanized centre of Colombo City. The lighthouse is open to the public all year round, but is perhaps best viewed after 5PM in order to take in the magnificent views.
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