Day Tour – Galle Fort

Little bit of Galle Fort

Galle Fort

Galle Fort, 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, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

The fort has a colorful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of “an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Some of the Best Place see in Galle Fort

1. National Maritime Museum – Department of national museums control
2. Marine Archaeological Museum – control by central cultural fund
3. The National Museum of Galle – the National Museum of museum is controlled
4. by the department
5. Groote Kerch (Dutch Reformed Church)
6. All Saints’ Church
7. National Maritime Museum
8. Old Dutch Hospital
9. Galle Lighthouse
10. Galle Clock Tower
11. Galle Fort Hotel

(1) From Negombo

(2) From Colombo