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Galle

Nearest Airport : Colombo Colombo To Galle : 123 Km

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A superbly fortified city which was built by the Portuguese centuries ago. Located in the South West part of the country, Galle is known to be the fourth largest city in the country and serves as one of the city's administrative capitals. Defined by the majestic Fort and also known to house some of the most prominent monuments, Galle is one of the flagship tourism cities of Sri Lankan Tourism.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Known for Galle Fort, which stands firm despite the 2004 Tsunami
Was first fortified by the Portuguese during the 16th century
Later Fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century
Known to have some of the main Shiva temples on the island
The distinctive ramparts of the Fort which act as a stand-alone retreat for travelers.

Getting to Galle

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Why Visit ?

Kalutara Temple : One of the most scenic and devotional sites for Buddhism in the sub-continent. The temple is situated on the Colombo-Galle road and is frequented by both tourists and locals.

Seenigama Temple: Dedicated to the Devol, who is a part of the Sinhala-Buddhist folklore, the temple is among the island's most visited.

Galle Fort : One of the sub-continent's most revered sites. The Fort is of immense cultural value to the country and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite being damaged by the 2004 Tsunami, the Fort stands tall to this day as a flagship symbol of Sri Lankan heritage and culture.

Take a walk along the ramparts of the Galle Fort. You will not only enjoy the wonderful sea breeze and the crisp sounds of the tides but also witness the historical essence of the Fort - an amazing experience.

Shopping in the Fort area is one of the most popular things to do, as a majority of the Fort is now a shopping and tourism complex with a variety of restaurants to choose from. The Fort is also the cultural hub of the island.

Whale watching is one of the most exciting activities here. Travelers come from across the world just for the opportunity of Whale watching. The coast is well monitored by the Navy forbidding any kind of Whale hunting activity.

Pedlar's Inn: Located at Pedlar street in the Fort, the restaurant is known to be a wonderful restaurant for refreshing eats like sandwiches with milkshakes and also wonderful lattes coupled with the restaurant's delightful menu of desserts which make this place an absolute must-visit.

Anura's Restaurant: Located in the Fort, the restaurant is known to be good for family dining and parties. Serves amazing Western, Continental as well as local cuisine.

Indian Hut: A well known restaurant located right next to the Lighthouse which has a wonderful view of the coast and the Fort wall. Known for it's excellent Indian, Western and local cuisine.

Lihiniya Gems: Located at Hospital Street, this jewelry outlet offers rare and precious gems which are authentic and approved for sale, and are exhibited by the Government.

Fort: Buy authentic Jewelry, Artifacts, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Books and Antiques

Language: Sinhalese, Tamil and English

Climate: Galle has a climate similar to that of a Tropical Rainforest with temperatures constant in the range of 24-28 degree Celsius and experiencing maximum rainfall in the months of April, July and also in October and November.

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee

Trivia: The Galle Fort is the largest existing Fort in Asia to be constructed by European settlers.

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