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- Galle is located 119 km south of Colombo. It was a seaport and main entrepot for the spices since ancient times. Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler was visited Galle in 1342. The whole gamut of Galle and Sri Lanka was changed when a fleet of Portuguese ships was unexpectedly blown off to Galle in 1505 that started the 443 years of the colonial era in Sri Lanka.
- Galle is located 119 km south of Colombo. It was a seaport and main entrepot for the spices since ancient times. Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler was visited Galle in 1342. The whole gamut of Galle and Sri Lanka was changed when a fleet of Portuguese ships was unexpectedly blown off to Galle in 1505 that started the 443 years of the colonial era in Sri Lanka.
MOST STRIKING FEATURES
- The old town of Galle and its fortifications, the World Heritage Site is Asia’s largest remaining fortress built by European occupiers. The Portuguese initially built a basic fort in Galle. When the Dutch started their control over the area they rebuilt and extensively fortified the fort according to their specifications. A lot of historical, archaeological, and architectural colonial remains are there in Galle fort and the surrounding area. Even today the colonial-era buildings inside the fort, functioning as villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants without changing their old fashion.
What To See & Do
Diving & Snorkeling, Unawatuna
- Unawatuna is a great place for snorkeling and diving. Snorkelers can explore...
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Rumassala, Ramayana
- Rumassala, also known as “Buono Vista” lies on a rocky outcrop between the...
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Turtle watching, Unawatuna
- Unawatuna is one beach that turtles lay their eggs along the shore in Sri Lanka. A hatchery...
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Kanneliya rain forest, Bird watching
- Kanneliya rain forest, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve is...
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Kottawa forest
- Kottawa forest has a rainforest environment with about 170 flora species and...
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Temple paintings, Kataluwa old temple, Ahangama
- Temple paintings belong to the Kandyan era are best preserved in Kataluva...
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Unawatuna beach
- Unawatuna beach locates 7 km south of Galle was endorsed by the Discovery...
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Jungle beach, Unawatuna
- Jungle beach is a small stretch of isolated beach with forest right behind it. It is located...
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Koggala beach
- Koggala beach located 16 km from Galle is the longest beach and coastline in Sri Lanka. One...
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Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site
The World Heritage Site of the “old town of Galle and its...
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- The Sri Lankan cinnamon best in the world has produced since the bygone era....
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