Historic Coastal City
Galle
A charming UNESCO World Heritage city known for its colonial architecture, historic fort, and beautiful beaches.
About Galle
Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese and extended by the Dutch in the 17th century. Inside its ramparts are lanes of boutiques, cafés, churches and museums, while the beaches of the south coast lie just minutes away.
Main attractions
- ✦Galle Fort ramparts walk
- ✦Galle Lighthouse
- ✦Dutch Reformed Church
- ✦Unawatuna and nearby beaches
- ✦Sunset along the fort walls
Galle gallery
Main photo: Wikimedia Commons (FAL)
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