Tour Destination
Galle
A beautifully preserved 16th-century colonial fortress city on Sri Lanka\u2019s southern coast, Galle is a living museum of Dutch, Portuguese, and British history.
A beautifully preserved 16th-century colonial fortress city on Sri Lanka\u2019s southern coast, Galle is a living museum of Dutch, Portuguese, and British history.
Tour Destination
Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of a fortified colonial city in South and Southeast Asia. The 90-hectare fort was built by the Portuguese in 1588 and reinforced by the Dutch in the 17th century, and today its ramparts, churches, mosques, mansions, and cobblestone streets remain largely intact.
Walking through the Fort is like stepping back in time. Elegant colonial villas have been transformed into boutique hotels, chic cafés, art galleries, and boutique shops, giving Galle a unique bohemian charm that blends history with contemporary Sri Lankan culture.
The iconic Galle Lighthouse, standing 26.5 metres tall on the fort's southwest bastion, is one of Sri Lanka's most photographed landmarks. Sunset views from the ramparts over the Indian Ocean are simply breathtaking — a favourite for photographers and romantics alike.
