Lotus Tower, Colombo

Name: Lotus Tower
Address: D. R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka

#41 among attractions in Colombo

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Lotus Tower, also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a tower 350 m high, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka. As of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia; the second tallest structure in South Asia after the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman in India; the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. It was first proposed to be built in the suburb of Peliyagoda but later the Government of Sri Lanka decided to change the location. The lotus-shaped tower is used for communication, observation and other leisure facilities. Construction costed $104.3 million. ()

Local name: නෙළුම් කුළුණ Opened: 16 September 2019Completed: 2019Floors: 13Coordinates: 6°55'38"N, 79°51'30"E

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D. R. Wijewardene MawathaDistrict 2B (Suduwella)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Lotus Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lotus Tower?

Nearby attractions include Postal Museum, Colombo (2 min walk), Floating Market, Colombo (11 min walk), Empire, Colombo (16 min walk), 447 Luna Tower, Colombo (16 min walk).

How to get to Lotus Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lotus Tower:

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (13 min walk)

Train

Maradana Railway Station (13 min walk)
Slave Island (17 min walk)