Galle’s Dutch Fort declared an archeological reserve by the UN since 1969 is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Enter the Fort through one of the two main entry points- the Main Gate built by the ...

Further into the Fort on Church Street was the old Government House. Built in 1683 it was used for administrative purposes and also served as the residence of the Commander. Regrettably however it is ...

The old gate in the historic Galle Fort is undergoing renovations for which the Archeology Department has decided to close it for four days. The old door which features a British coat-of-arms carved ...

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the ...

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 ...

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.

33 COM 7B.82 Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Sri Lanka) (C 451) The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-09/33.COM/7B,. 2. Recalling Decision 32 COM 7B.77, adopted at ...