This is a land mark of ancient city of Kandy.It is seen so many places in the Kandy town.The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha.It was opened in 1951 and Late Mr. Sheril De Alwis was the designer of this clock tower. A Bus stand ans three wheelers park are located near by the Kandy clock tower.

This clock tower was built for beloved Mr. Ismail. It's a great view to make Kandy town more beautiful. I enjoy it every time when I travel there

The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947. smail was the agent for Rowlands Limited (who were once the largest importer of British cars in the country[ On 14 August 1947 Ismail's son was returning to Kandy from Colombo with his brother-in-law, another employee and the driver when the car was crushed under a boulder that slid down in a continuous rain induced earth slip. The following day Ismail was notified of the accident by police. The land fr the tower was acquired by the Kandy Municipal Council, while the machinery and equipment needed was brought over from the United Kingdom. The clock tower was completed on 23 December 1950 although it wasn't officially declared open until the next year, by the then Prime Minister, D.S. Senanayake and the Mayor of Kandy E. L. Senanayake. The Clock Tower was designed by Shirley de Alwis, one of Sri Lanka's leading architects at the time. De Alwis was the local resident architect working with Sir Patrick Abercrombie on the design of the University of Peradeniya campus. The clock tower's design is influenced by the Kandyan style and incorporates elements of the Temple of the Tooth and the palace of the King of Kandy within elements of its facade.

This is Kandy clock tower. Which was built in 1950.

Oldest and Historical Clock Tower in Heart of Kandy City.

THIS CLOCK TOWER IS THE GIFT OF HAJI MOHAMED ISMAIL TO THE TOWN OF KANDY IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED SON MOHAMED ZACKY ISMAIL

Story behind the Kandy Clock Tower ( also known as Kandy Ismail Clock Tower) is a Tragic one. Haji Mohomed Ismail was the local agent for Rowlands Limited, the largest importer of British cars in the country. Kandy was experiencing some of the worst rains and floods in its history in August 1947. The bridge over Mahaveli River and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens were totally submerged under water and landslides were being reported all over Kandy. On the fateful day of 14 August 1947 Ismail ‘s son, Mohamed Zacky Ismail was traveling from Colombo to Kandy in an Austin 7 with his brother-in-law, another employee and the driver. At Kadugannawa the car was buried under a rain induced earth slip and all four passengers were buried under the mud. A parcel from the car and its number plate were brought by the police to Mr Ismail Snr. a day later. A large building owned by Haji Mohomed Ismail, agent for Rowland’s, the car importers, stood at the tail end of Peradeniya Road where it continued as Ward Street. For Mohomed Ismail, the only consolation was to create a memorial to his son who meant so much to him. He pondered over the matter and recognized Kandy was in need of a clock tower. The Kandy municipal acquired the land on which the clock tower stands and Ismail employed Shirley De Alwis, on of the leading architects at that time who was then the local resident architect working with Sir Patrick Abercrombie on the design of the University of Peradeniya. The clock tower’s design is influenced by the Kandyan style and incorporates elements of the Temple of the Tooth and the palace of the King of Kandy within elements of its facade. All the machinery and equipment required for the project was brought from United Kingdom. The tower was completed on 23 December 1950 although it wasn’t officially declared open until the next year, by the then Prime Minister, D.S. Senanayake and the Mayor of Kandy E. L. Senanayake. The plaque at the Kandy Ismail Clock Tower reads as follows ; THIS CLOCK TOWER IS THE GIFT O F HAJI MOHAMED ISMAIL TO THE TOWN OF KANDY IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED SON MOHAMED ZACKY ISMAIL WHO LOST HIS LIFE AT KADUGANNAWA ON 14th AUGUST 1947

This is not a ismile clock tower . this is a kandy clock tower

This is a kandy clock tower. not a ismile clock tower. sri Lankan is a bubbist country. can't make name as like anybody won't s

This is a landmark of the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka.

The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947.

This is the landmark of Kandy, if you are visiting Kandy don't forget to take a selfie here, any srilankan will recognize this is Kandy just by looking at this clock tower picture

one of the identification of Kandy, looking good in day & night lights.

Great city and great weather, and absolutely stunning landscape, lake, mountains and people. Kandy always special place to explore. If someone visit Kandy please take at least 2,3 days. Highly recommended. SriLanka Authentic experience

The Kandy Clock Tower in Sri Lanka is a must-visit attraction. The stunning architecture and intricate details of the clock tower are truly mesmerizing. The location is perfect for capturing beautiful pictures and immersing yourself in the local culture. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this historic landmark when in Sri Lanka. I have been in February and it was a fantastic month to visit the place!