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Old Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower

Name: Old Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower
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The Old Clocktower Lighthouse is a clock tower and former lighthouse. The 29 m high and square masonry was built in 1860 in the center of Colombo as a clock tower. Five years later, the lantern was added and the structure was also put into operation as a lighthouse in 1865. As the beacon became increasingly obscured by surrounding buildings, the decision was made in 1952 to build a new lighthouse on the city's waterfront.

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1. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque – Old Town Hall Colombo loop from University of Colombo

15.1km

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2. Sambodhi Chaithya – Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque loop from Kollupitiya

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3. Hindu temple in Colombo – ITC Colombo One Towers loop from Kollupitiya

11.4km

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Tuesday 20 January

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Old Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower

1. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque – Old Town Hall Colombo loop from University of Colombo

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