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Oluvil Lighthouse is the only lighthouse built after the independence of Sri Lanka until the Hambantota Port and the Colombo Port Expansion took place in the 2012-1013 period. It was built in 1999 along with the Potuvil fisheries harbour. The lighthouse is a 24 meter high white cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery attached to a small equipment building. The tower was damaged during the 2004 tsunami but has been repaired again.
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- Lighthouses of Sri Lanka
- Attractions of Sri Lanka
- Heritage of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Oluvil Lighthouse
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| Route from Batticaloa to Oluvil Lighthouse | Route from Ampara to Oluvil Lighthouse |
| Through : Kattankudi – Kalmune Distance : 57 km Travel time : 1.15 hours Driving Directions : see on google map | Through : Karativu Distance : 35 km Travel time : 45 minutes Driving Directions : see on google map |
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