Galle

Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka & site the magnificent Dutch fort is the most popular attraction of the town. The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criterion number four for such recognition.

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Type Day Tours
Places Galle
Categories Heritage
Price LKR
Time Period 2 - Days
Languages English and Sinhalese

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