Galle (Sinhala: ගාල්ල, romanized: Gālla; Tamil: காலி, romanized: Kāli) (formerly French: Point de Galle) is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.

Galle Fort (Sinhala: ගාලු කොටුව Galu Kotuwa; Tamil: காலிக் கோட்டை, romanized: Kālik Kōṭṭai), in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument ...

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Perched on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Galle wears its history on its sleeve. Windswept beaches and nodding palms surround its colonial-era showpiece, a 16th-century Portuguese-built fort, while the rest of the city is trimmed with Dutch-style houses, quirky shops, whitewashed mansions, and heritage museums.

Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums.

2024年8月12日 · Galle in Sri Lanka has significant colonial displays, sun-bleached shores and rivers overflowing with wildlife, all of which make this Down south escape which most visited site for international travellers. Also, Galle Fort is one of the most attractive tourist locations in …

2025年1月25日 · Galle, port and city, Sri Lanka, situated on a large harbour on the island’s southern coast. Galle dates from the 13th century, possibly much earlier, but it became the island’s chief port during the period of Portuguese rule (1507–c. 1640).

2024年6月1日 · Charming, exotic, and full of history: Galle is a must-see in Sri Lanka. Looking for the best places to visit in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka? Discover famous attractions, historic sites, sunset viewpoints, and the best food with our comprehensive Galle Fort must-do list! UPDATED - …

2023年9月24日 · All about the old town of Galle Fort in Sri Lanka. With its European history, narrow alleys, small boutique hotels, and quaint shops Galle is a must see..

2019年9月13日 · Galle, on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, is where heritage has become hip. This atmospheric small city is one of the country's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, notable for being the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South Asia (the Indian Subcontinent) and Southeast Asia.