Fly over Galle, a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial fort city on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where red-tiled rooftops, stone ramparts, and crashing waves create stunning aerial vistas ...

Galle cricket stadium, in southern Sri Lanka, is famed for its stunning views of the Indian Ocean. But it is the 17th Century Dutch fort which looms over the ground that has put it in danger.

The Galle Heritage Foundation pointed out that because of the pavilion blocking the view of the Fort, it could be removed from the World Heritage site. However, later the issue was resolved and ...

Galle, which favours spinners, has been a lucky venue for the national team and Sri Lanka has won a majority of matches played there since 1998.

With a fort on one side and the ocean on the other, it is a superbly located cricket ground; while Galle is also where Lasith Malinga, one the Sri Lanka's most popular cricketing stars comes from.

Sri Lanka's picturesque Galle cricket stadium could be demolished because its pavilion stand allegedly violated heritage laws. Skip to content. OCTOBER 27, 2022. Instagram Facebook Youtube.