Galle Dutch Fort is one of the amazing places to visit during your holidays. In the early 18th century, the Old Dutch Gate served as the entrance to the Fort; later, the British built the Main Gate, which is still in use today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was initially built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The Dutch and British developed it for another 350 years.
Historical places to visit in Galle
- Galle Fort Lighthouse
- Dutch hospital shopping precinct
- All Saints Anglican Church
- Meera mosque
- Yatagala raja maha viharaya
- Galle Fort clock tower
- Fort Shri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple, and more.
Sight-seeing experiences
There are so many things to perceive in Galle and ways to learn about this wonderful city. These are some amazing sights to visit.
Underwater museum
This unique museum is located off the seashore in Galle. It is a popular place to visit for local and international visitors. A huge collection of artifacts and sculptures was created by the Navy. On April 5, 2020, Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva, commander of the Navy, opened Sri Lanka’s first-ever underwater museum in Galle.
Lagoon Canoeing Tour at Unawatuna
Unavatuna is a stunning island. The landscape is adorned with canals, lagoons, beaches, rivers, and reservoirs. Canoeing lets you involve yourself in nature.
Whale watching from Galle
Whale-watching is undoubtedly one of the most interesting things to do in Gale. The Sri Lankan Navy’s passenger ship, “Princess of Lanka,” has started a new journey focusing on whale watching. Not only this, but you have many attractive places to visit in Gale.
Devotional places to visit in Galle
There are many devotional places to visit and worship, like Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Fort Shri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple, the Meera Jumma Mosque, the Dutch Reformed Church, St. Mary’s Church, etc.
Hotels in Galle Dutch Fort
There are some amazing hotels to relax at Galle Dutch Fort, like the old Dutch House, the Dutch bungalow in Galle, the Fortress Resort, the Country House in Galle, the Charleston Fort, and more choices.
Unforgettable sunset
No tour to the Galle holidays ends without seeing the sunset in Galle. You will never forget to visit this beautiful place when you come to Galle. Sit on the old Galle Dutch fort around 5 to 7 in the evening, and you will enjoy the moment.
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