Galle, located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, beautifully combines colonial charm with tropical serenity, alongside a heritage that stretches back centuries. Famous for its iconic Galle Fort ...

Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, travel guide and things to do: The three-minute guide. By Anthony Dennis. October 27, 2017 — 9.00am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.

Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage site on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, is a beautiful and well preserved gateway to the country’s colonial past and cultural richness. Built by the ...

Galle Municipal Commissioner R.M.T.K. Rasnayake acknowledged the challenges, adding that the Fort remains a top priority despite resource constraints. “Garbage is removed daily, and polythene is ...

Where and what to eat in the coastal city of Galle in Sri Lanka Jyoti Kumari 5 min read 23 Sep 2024, 04:00 PM IST A Sri Lankan rice curry meal at the Seagreen Guesthouse.

The 130-acre, 3,490-year-old fort is a mini-town in itself; its ramparts lined with ancient houses, basilicas, boutiques and restaurants protected by the tropical sun by terracotta-tiled roofs.

Staged as part of Sri Lanka’s Galle Literary Festival, the historic town’s Art Trail offers exhibitions, open houses and artists’ tours to provide an ‘alternative experience’ for visitors.

Galle Fort Business Association chairman Madhu Mihiraj, who also spoke to the Sunday Times, said the minister had assured that the rampart area would remain a ticket-free zone. He said last week the ...