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Lotus Tower

콜롬보구

8 story sections

Telecommunications tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Lotus Tower

    Welcome to the base of the spectacular Colombo Lotus Tower. As you gaze upward, you are taking in the tallest self supported structure in South Asia, soaring to a staggering height of three hundred and fifty meters. …

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  2. 2The Base and Entrance Complex

    We begin our detailed examination at the massive base complex of the Lotus Tower. Architecturally, this sprawling lower section is designed to represent the broad, floating leaves of the lotus plant from which the central stem…

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  3. 3Ascending the Stem: The High-Speed Elevators

    Step into the sleek confines of the Lotus Tower's high speed elevator system. This is where the physical reality of the tower's immense height becomes thrillingly apparent. …

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  4. 4Inside the Petals: Architectural Design

    We have now arrived inside the iconic petal structure of the Lotus Tower. This multi level complex, suspended high above the city, is the architectural masterpiece of the entire project. …

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  5. 5The Observation Deck

    Welcome to the primary observation deck of the Lotus Tower. You are now standing on the highest accessible public platform in Sri Lanka, offering an unparalleled, three hundred and sixty degree panoramic view of Colombo and its…

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  6. 6The Revolving Restaurant

    Descending one level from the main observation deck, we enter the Lotus Tower's revolving restaurant. This is a space dedicated to luxury dining and spectacular engineering. …

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  7. 7The Illumination System

    To truly appreciate the final aspect of the Lotus Tower's design, we must conceptually step back outside and imagine the structure as evening falls. The tower is equipped with an incredibly sophisticated LED illumination system…

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  8. 8Lotus Tower

    As we conclude our tour of the Lotus Tower, take a moment to reflect on the immense scale and profound symbolism of this modern monolith. You have traveled from the heavy, grounded base meant to withstand coastal storms, up the…

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What is Lotus Tower?

Lotus Tower is a place in 콜롬보구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location콜롬보구
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates6.9269, 79.8583
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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