Galle - Dægrastytting

“Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This fortification which was first built by the Portuguese in 1588. Later in the 17th Century, Galle Fort underwent extensive modifications and expansions which were carried out by the Dutch. This Colonial fortification is one of the most significant historic monuments which was constructed and later expanded with European architectural influence in South East Asia. Galle Dutch Fort was constructed to protect the port city Galle, which is one of the main cities of South West Coast of Sri Lanka. Galle was mentioned in Ptolemy’s World Map in the 2nd Century AD as this was one of the main maritime trading hubs connecting traders and shipping routes from Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Galle was port where ‘Lourenço de Almeida’ the Portugues explorer – military commander first landed in 1505. This landing was the beginning of the ‘Portuguese era’ of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) which lasted until 1658. During this period, the island country experienced many armed conflicts between Sinhalese kings who ruled rest of the country and Portuguese who occupied the coastlines and main coastal cities including Colombo, Galle etc. In 1640, Dutch joined hand with Sinhalese Rulers of Sri Lanka against Portuguese to control the coastal trades and capture military garrisons established by the Portuguese. Galle Fort was fallen to Dutch in 1640. Later the Fort was rebuilt, extended and fortified by Dutch with many new additions including churches, garrisons, administrative buildings, gun houses and warehouses. British took over the fort on 23 February 1796, one week after Colombo was captured. In 1815, Kandy - last Kingdom of Sri Lanka was surrendered to British rule and the entire country became a British Crown Colony. Sri Lanka remained a British Colony from 1815 until regaining independence in 1948 Historical monuments in Galle Fort include: 🔵The Dutch Government House and The Residence of the Commander 🔵 Fort Clock Tower 🔵Dutch Reformed Church 🔵Historical Mansion Museum 🔵 Fort Flag Rock Bastion, Sun Bastion, Moon Bastion Zwart Bastion 🔵National Maritime Archaeology Museum 🔵Old Dutch Hospital 🔵Dutch mansion and former warehouse (Now Galle Fort Hotel) 🔵All Saints' Church 🔵National Museum of Galle 🔵 Fort Ambalama . ** Please talk to our Villa Manager to arrange your transport for the tour to see the Galle Dutch Fort”

“in galle we have the dutch fort you can have a look and its one of the most tourist attractions ”

“Beautiful historic UNESCO protected area. A real mix of Portuguese and Sri Lankan architecture. Court buildings, printers, lighthouse, library, museum, walls, views and a few little beach spots for cooling off your feet. Great cafes, restaurants, boutique shops (with tourist prices!) and hotels. ”

“Wonderful hand loom fabrics, great locally made sarongs, carpets, toys, handbags, something for everyone in this iconic shop”

“This four hundred year old UNESCO heritage site is Sri Lanka’s most important Dutch colonial monument. Its original 17th century town grid and architecture remains almost perfectly preserved, steeped in old world colonial charm and run riot with artisanal crafts and boutiques. Its talent festivals also draw artists, writers and musicians from all over the world.”

“Excellent family restaurant with a large air-conditioned indoor play area for the children. Very delicious crepes with different filling and fresh fruit juices.”

“ Galle Fort - You can spend the entire day in the galle fort. The Lighthouse , beautiful streets with Many cafés , restaurants , and old homes are all enthralliing.”

“The old Hospital Building which has been transformed in to a shopping arcade with a variety of food parlors with the vast open area facing the Indian ocean.”

“Galle Fort is a UNESCO heritage site, filled with beautiful old buildings, boutique style shopping and great cafes.”

“Rebuilt by Shane Warne after the boxing day tsunami, the ground is a great place to see one day and test series.”

“This is an old dutch fort now a well developed major tourist attraction in the country. With both high end restaurants and local restaurants. Must visit place if you are in Sri Lanka. With latest gelato shops and the old duch hospital is a must visit”

“The Old Dutch Hospital, Galle (also known as The Old Galle Dutch Hospital ) is one of the oldest buildings in the Galle Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. The heritage build”