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6°1'28.48''N 80°13'9''E

Galle Lighthouse

ගාල්ල ප්‍රදීපාගාරය

Galle Lighthouse

Galle Lighthouse

ගාල්ල ප්‍රදීපාගාරය


The Galle Lighthouse (also known as Pointe de Galle Light) is an onshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka. It is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. 


This is Sri Lanka's oldest light station. Year first constructed1848 (first) Year first lit1939 (current) Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings/pattern white tower and lantern Tower height 26.5 metres (87 ft) Focal height28 metres (92 ft) Light source mains power.

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