2018 42COM 7B.17 - Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Sri Lanka) (C 451) 2016 40COM 7B.47 - Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Sri Lanka) (C 451) 2014 38COM 7B.21 - Old Town of Galle and ...

Built first by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, Galle reached the height of its development during the Dutch colonial rule. Galle, it has been claimed is the best example of a fortified city in ...

Photo taken on Nov 18, 2013 shows a view of the old town of Galle, Sri Lanka. Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before ...

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Sri Lanka) The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-05/29.COM/7B.Rev, 2. Expressing its deepest sympathies to the authorities of Sri ...