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The pleasant town of Galle is a captivating place to explore in Sri Lanka, offering many attractions for the visitor. Undoubtedly the focal point of the town is the historically significant Galle Fort, which has been awarded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This entrancing attraction is a splendid creation which always makes an impression on the visitor.
The imposing structures of the Galle Fort surround the older sections of the town, its magnificent ramparts being located on a picturesque headland which is surrounded by the ocean on three sides. Popularly called the Dutch Fort, this splendid construction is frequented by a host of sightseers both local and foreign.
The initial construction at this site was built by the Portuguese colonialists as long ago as 1588. However it was the Dutch who succeeded them who were responsible for extensively renovating and fortifying the fort’s structures, creating the splendid features that may be seen today. Although the British inherited the structure in later times they did not make any additions or modifications to the edifice.
You will find a host of interesting places to see and admire within and in the environs of the Fort, such as the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of Galle, a number of charming churches, the Dutch and English Gates, Old Lighthouse and numerous other features dating from the Dutch period.
Galle has been a hub for international trade for many centuries, having been frequented by traders of many nationalities such as the Greeks, Arabs, Persians and Egyptians. Today the town remains a delightful place to explore as a result of its rich cultural heritage.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
