Colombo Lighthouse

Amazing piece from the past of the colombo, looking over the city itself now. Highly recommended to visit this historic landmark in the evening because it is so calming. Specially during the sunset. This lighthouse is not that tall for a lighthouse. This is more like a space here with unique sri lankan statues and architectural elements thrown around here. Wouldn’t recommend to go to this place middle of the day because there is nothing else to see around and the stones of this place will be scorching hot and won’t be walkable.

The light house built by 1950 as a historical land mark. This is located in Chaithya road and anyone can visit here without reservations and buying tickets. Good to spend the evening here. Nice sea view can be got from here. This light house is still in operation. There is no dedicated vehicle park here but vehicles can be parked in the road side.

Nice coastal spot with open sea views and fresh air. Good place for a short walk and sunset photos. Calm compared to nearby busy areas.

Built after independence, Gall buck lighthouse showcases a blend of post independent and traditional architecture.The lighthouse once offered quite magnificent views of the Indian ocean from its considerably higher base which was obscured due to recent land reclamations of the port city.The base once used to perform 21 gun salute on the independence day but not anymore . Yet it offers quite a decent experience to visitors even now.

It might have been a great place to visit in the past because of its historical significance and the view that it had on the Indian Ocean, but the Colombo Port Old Lighthouse has lost most of its appeal when the failed development of Port City blocked the view. It's worth a quick visit if you happen to be in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't recommend a special trip just to see it.

Not much to see and a very quick visit. It's a lighthouse that's not very high as far as lighthouses go - you pose, take a picture and that's pretty much it. Not high on the list of what to do in Colombo.

It has its own aesthetic vibe but just to add to it they should’ve added night lights to it.

Well maintained lighthouse. Perhaps the only intact lighthouse in Colombo city open to public. Good for a short visit if you are nearby. Built in a 1950s, this place, used to be a nice scenic spir with a beach view and harbour view. But now after they built the port city by filling the sea its landlocked. Lost most of its beauty and appeal. Beacuse its a Navy controlled premises, there are couple of armed security personal present. They will observe you, but wont bother you. Its worth a visit anytime, kids love seeing a actual lighthouse.