Galle

South Coast

Galle

A Dutch colonial fort city on the shimmering coast.

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About Galle

Galle Fort is a beautifully preserved 17th-century Dutch rampart town — a UNESCO site of cobbled lanes, boutique cafés, art galleries and ocean-facing ramparts made for golden-hour walks.

Things to do

  • Walk the fort ramparts at sunset
  • Browse boutiques and cafés
  • Visit the lighthouse and old Dutch churches
  • Day trip to nearby beaches

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