Piliyandala Clock Tower, Colombo

Name: Piliyandala Clock Tower
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

#45 among attractions in Colombo

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The Piliyandala Clock Tower is located in the Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. The clock tower is a popular landmark of the Piliyandala. According to local residents and documentation, this clock tower is one of the tallest on the island rising to a height of 23.8 m with a 4.9 m girth. Having existed for over sixty years, the clock tower is considered to be of considerable archaeological value; thus, the tower provides the Piliyandala town with historical significance. ()

Local name: පිළියන්දල හෝරාස්ථම්භයCompleted: 30 April 1953 (71 years ago)Coordinates: 6°48'5"N, 79°55'23"E

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