Independence Memorial Hall

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf building
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Sir_Edwin_Lutyens
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Neoclassical architecture
gptkbp:area 3.5 acres
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Sri_Lankan_independence_movement
art exhibitions
community events
cultural festivals
cultural heritage
national identity
dance performances
educational tours
music festivals
theater productions
heritage tourism
national celebrations
political events
civic pride
Sri_Lankan_history
gptkbp:built 1972
gptkbp:celebrates 50th anniversary of independence
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Independence_Memorial_Museum
library
exhibition hall
gptkbp:coordinates 6.9271° N, 79.9585° E
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:events Independence_Day_celebrations
gptkbp:features museum
columns
statues
water fountains
gardens
plaza
pavilions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Independence Memorial Hall
gptkbp:influencedBy local traditions
British_colonial_architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Government_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:opened February 4, 1972
gptkbp:purpose commemorate independence
gptkbp:renovated 2010
gptkbp:significance national monument
gptkbp:style Sri_Lankan_architecture
gptkbp:surroundings gptkb:Colombo
gptkb:Viharamahadevi_Park
gptkb:Independence_Square
gptkb:National_Museum_of_Colombo
gptkbp:usedFor ceremonies
cultural events
exhibitions
public gatherings
gptkbp:visitors tourists
locals