Galle Facts - Things to Do & Attractions

What to Do in Galle

The historic city of Galle and the surrounding area with picturesque beaches is rapidly becoming the new "must see" haven in Sri Lanka. The 400 year old Fort with a thriving city which maintains its quaint colonial charm, convenient shopping and dining and the beaches are just a few of the things to do in Galle.

Galle Fort and the city within it appears as though time left it behind. A Rip Van Winkle city that has only recently awoken.

Galle Fort Attractions

Galle Fort - Things to Do

The quaint port city of Galle, with its 400 year old Dutch Fort, is a lovely way to spend some time in Sri Lanka. It is a place where time stood still, preserving a by-gone colonial era.

Here are just a few of the Attractions:

• Galle Fort built 400 years ago, it is the best preserved European fort in existence in Asia today. A walk through the town and along the ramparts (especially at sunset) is a great way to enjoy Sri Lanka.
• Amangalla Hotel, previously the New Oriental Hotel, beacons the travel to sit at its balcony and sip tea in the afternoon, or a Gin and Tonic in the evening as the British Raj did in their heyday.

• Dutch Reformed Church contains numerous tombstones for those adventurous Europeans who died so far away from home. 

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