Description : The beautifully lit Lotus Tower. Known in Sinhaleese as නෙළුම් කුළුණ, romanized: Nelum Kuluna; in Tamil as தாமரைக் கோபுரம். The Colombo Lotus Tower stands 351.5 meters (1,153 feet) tall, and is a symbolic landmark for the country. The tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest overall. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. The lotus-shaped structure serves various purposes, including communication, observation, and leisure facilities. Colombo, Sri Lanka.