Altair Building, Colombo

Name: Altair Building
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

#62 among attractions in Colombo

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Altair is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The building has a 68 floor vertical tower and 63 floor leaning or sloping tower. At 240m, the building will be one of the tallest buildings in Colombo when it is completed. The building is situated on the banks of the Beira Lake on a 2-acre plot of land leased by the Urban Development Authority of Sri Lanka to the Developer Indocean Developers. Development was halted for five years, and then restarted in 2020. The first phase of the building opened in March 2021. ()

Local name: අල්ටයර්Architectural style: ModernHeight: 787 ftCoordinates: 6°55'8"N, 79°51'17"E

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District 2B (Wekanda)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Altair Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galle Face Green, Royal College Sports Complex, Gangaramaya Temple, Seema Malaka.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Altair Building?

Nearby attractions include Seema Malaka, Colombo (4 min walk), Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo (6 min walk), Empire, Colombo (7 min walk), Nelung Arts Centre, Colombo (10 min walk).

How to get to Altair Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Altair Building:

Train

Slave Island (12 min walk)
Kollupitiya (18 min walk)

Bus

Pettah Private Bus Station (26 min walk)