Independence square colombo Sri Lanka
Independence Square independence hall are the better places to visit to relax in Colombo and most people go for their evening walk.
With a view to mark a historical landmark that witnesses the independence celebration of the Sri Lankan citizens from the British rule in 1942.
The government of Sri Lanka decided to construct an independence memorial building which could be appreciated by local and foreign people symbolization of the long and splendid history of Sri Lanka. The government was planned to build this building similar to the Magul Maduwa in Kandy for majestic and magnificent looking.
This building has been constructed so as to symbolize splendor of the nation with adequate seating accommodation for the total number of 224 persons who represent as the members of parliament and the members of Senate and with seating accommodation for 25,000 persons in the open area outside the hall and with ground space around the independence hall which can accommodate about 100,000 people.
Paintings which illustrate various events of the history of Sri Lanka drawn the inside walls since the day king Vijaya arrived in Sri Lanka up to the present and hence the entire building has been created as a reflection of our glorious ancient culture in the ultimate sense of the word.
To commemorate the Independence that we gained. The festival was held at the independence square during the first years. It is our prime duty to protect this building as a national asset.
In accordance with a decision taken by the cabinet of Ministers on 20th April 1983 the Independence hall has been entrusted into the custody of the cultural ministry. At present development of the building’s surrounding has been entrusted to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) in a manner of the protection of its magnificence, The maintenance and repairs of the Independence hall and its premises have been done by the ministry of cultural affairs. Large number of local and foreign tourists visit this place every day to see its splendor.
