Hambantota Lighthouse – හම්බන්තොට ප්රදීපාගාරය
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The Hambantota Lighthouse was built in 1913 with a height of 14 metres. This is a round masonry tower with a lantern and a gallery.
The rocks which have been used to build this tower gives a the impression of a black and white spiral paint on the tower. Has been operational till 1970’s but currently in a dilapidated state.
There is a Martello tower adjoining the lighthouse. This has been built by the British around 1901-1903 and is the only such tower in the country. The builder was a Captain Goper, who built the tower on the site of an earlier Dutch earthen fort.
The tower was restored in 1999, and in the past, formed part of an office of the Hambantota Kachcheri where the Land Registry branch was housed. This tower is undergoing restoration again in 2013.
This abandoned lighthouse lies on the land in front of the Government Hambantota Resthouse Entrance.
Also See
- Lighthouses of Sri Lanka
- Attractions of Sri Lanka
- Heritage of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Habanthota Lighthouse
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Travel Directions to Hambantota Lighthouse
Route from Hambantota (Main Bus Station) to Habanthota Lighthouse | Route from Kataragama to Hambantota Lighthouse |
| Through : Distance : 500 m Travel time : 5 minutes Driving directions : see on google map | Through : Distance :46 km Travel time : 45 minutes Driving directions : see on google map |
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