SRI LANKA ~ Galbokka Point Lighthouse - Colombo ~

.... One more nice view of the many lighthouses on the island... this  pretty small lighthouse is actually an important monument in the city of Colombo and would have been wonderful when it commanded imposing views of the Indian Ocean.... but today it is far from the sea as the government is reclaiming it by filling the area with sand.... workers are busy developing the area with cranes in every direction... Thanks a lot Ravindra!!【ツ】

Colombo Galbokka Lighthouse in Sri Lanka is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Colombo harbour on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort.

The lighthouse was built in 1952 with a height of 34 meters after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings. The seaward side of the tower is painted in a black and white checkered pattern.

Stamps:

Flowers of Sri Lanka
(Issued 07-10-2012)

The 200th Anniversary of the Uve-Wellassa Struggle
(Issued 30-11-2018)

 The 100th Anniversary of Rubber Trade
(Issued 27-10-2018)