The Lotus Tower
Tallest in the sky in South Asia
The Lotus Tower is the centerpiece of an impressively evolving Sri Lankan skyline. Standing at a height of 350m or 1150ft, the structure stands tall among the world’s broadcast towers and is South Asia’s tallest. Reaching the clouds adjacent to Beira Lake on D.R. Wijewardena Road, Lotus Tower boasts of a magnificent viewing deck, a revolving restaurant and a luxury hotel in its state-of-the-art 7-story podium.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 10
Floors
11
Nelum Pokuna
Where art blooms
The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Theatre is a state-of-the-art performing arts centre in Colombo 7. The multi-story center’s design depicts a lotus pond and features two venues including a large fully-fledged indoor auditorium and an open-air amphitheatre. Nelum Pokuna can be booked for conferences and other functions as well and presents shows and productions throughout the year.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 7
Floors
5
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Legend of coventions
Built between 1970-73 as a gift from the Government of China, the BMICH is Sri Lanka’s premier convention and exhibition center located in Colombo 7.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 7
Floors
2
Sri Lanka Planetarium
Where stars shine bright
Built in Colombo 7 in 1965, the Planetarium remains the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka. The spectacular architecture of the building is hidden from view to passing traffic as the Planetarium keeps a low profile but is a popular site for school field trips. An artificial sky is created in the domed ceiling of a 570-seat auditorium with the aid of a universal projector.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 7
Floors
1
Independence Memorial Hall
Commemoration of Independence
Independence Memorial is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by the HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. D.S.Senanayake "The Father of the Nation".Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 7
Completion
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Old Parliament Building
Old House of Representatives
The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo. The building houses the island's legislature for 53 years until the New Parliament Complex was opened at Sri Jayawardenepura in 1983.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 1
Completion
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Town Hall
Heart of Colombo
The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. This is built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo and is the meeting place for the elected municipal council.The building is 108 m (354 ft) in length and 51.3 m (168 ft) in width and the total height of the building equals its width.Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 7
St. Lucia's Cathedral
This enormous 1881 cathedral lies in the Catholic heart of the Kotahena, in the north east of Colombo, on 18,240 sq. ft. of land, 151ft in height and is dedicated to Saint Lucy. This can be named as one of the biggest churches in Sri Lanka which has an exterior inspired by St Peter's in Rome. It can hold up to 6000 worshippers in its rather plain interior.
Category
Iconic Development
City
Colombo 13
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