Galle Lighthouse

Galle Lighthouse

Infobox_lighthouse
name=Galle Lighthouse
location=Galle fort, Galle, Sri Lanka


caption=Galle Lighthouse on the ramparts of the Old Dutch fort
coordinates =
yearbuilt = 1939
yearlit =1939
yeardeactivated=
automated= n/a
intensity=
elevation=
range= 47 m
foundation=
construction= Ccast iron
shape=Round tower
height=26.5 m
characteristic =two white flashes every 15 s
marking =White
currentlens=

Dondra Head Lighthouse is an offshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. This is Sri Lanka's oldest light station dating back to 1848, but the original lighthouse was destroyed by fire in 1934. The light station is within the walls of the ancient Galle fort, a UNESCO world heritage site and well known tourist attraction, making this the country's most often visited lighthouse.

External links

* [http://www.lhdepot.com/database/uniquelighthouse.cfm?value=2167 Galle Light]


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