Independence Monument, Colombo
Good to know
- Best time to go
- January–March
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
This memorial in Colombo commemorates Sri Lanka's independence from British rule in 1948, taking the form of an open stone hall raised on carved lion columns in the style of a Kandyan royal audience pavilion. Rows of sculpted lions surround the base, symbolising national strength, and a statue of the first prime minister stands nearby. Set within Independence Square, an open expanse popular with joggers and evening strollers, the monument hosts national day ceremonies.
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