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Galle City
Galle, at a distance of about 120 kilometer from
Colombo, is situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka
The City of Galle had been the European administrative
centre for over 4 centuries.
The Foundations of the city were laid in 16th century
by the Portuguese,
On 26 December 2004 the city was devastated by the massive
Tsunami waves. Large-scale reconstruction has taken place
in the city since then.
Old Town, Galle
Old Town Galle provides a unique opportunity to
relax in the quaint surroundings and soothing atmosphere of
this beautiful old city.
Galle could be regarded as the best example of a
fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia,
showing wonderful synthesis of European and south Asian traditions.
Three centuries Old Dutch atmosphere can be sensed
even today around its majestic old buildings.
The Galle Fort is a world heritage site under UNESCO
and probably the largest remaining fortress in Asia built
by Europeans. It was the Portuguese who built the first fort
mainly to tackle attacks from the Sri Lankan rulers. Later
on Dutch established their control over the Portuguese areas
and further improved the defence system of the fort. After
Dutch, the Britishers occupied it.
St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, The New
Oriental Hotel, and Dutch Reformed Church (completed in 1745)
are other prominent tourist destinations here.
From the old Town you can head to some of the finest
beaches in Sri Lanka fine at Unuwatuna, Weligama and Tangalla
India Sri Lanka Tours offers information on Old Town Galle
and online booking for Historical Tours to Sri Lanka. To book
your tour or for more in formation please fill the form given
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