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About Captain Dawson Tower

Dawson Tower is located at Kadugannawa Pass, Kadugannawa Pass, adjacent to the island�s first modern expressway, the Colombo � Kandy Road. Work on the Colombo-Kandy road began in 1820 under the guidance of Captain William Francis Dawson, who died during the project. Dawson Tower was built to commemorate Dawson. Under the direction of Governor Edward Barnes, Captain William Francis Dawson began construction of the Colombo-Kandy Road Project in 1820. Unfortunately, he died on March 28, 1829, before construction was completed. work. He is said to have been bitten by a poisonous snake. Dawson�s Tower was built in 1832 to commemorate Dawson�s ex

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Kadugannawa

Kandy, Central

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Visiting Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time

Year-round

Difficulty

Easy

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