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Galle Fort in Sri Lanka is one of the largest and oldest European-era forts in South and Southeast Asia, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later fortified by the Dutch before British occupation.
The little-known coastal town of Galle is almost a Sri Lankan secret. It takes about a two-hour drive from Colombo to reach this port city that was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century when ...
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.
The street food in Sri Lanka is incredibly flavourful and delicious. Today we’re in Galle, Sri Lanka, exploring the Galle Fort on an epic food tour around the old town tasting some of the best ...
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.
From forts to temples, the island’s colonial and Buddhist heritage is rich and varied. Think of Sri Lanka and, aside from images of Tamil Tiger strife, it might be hard to picture anything ...
Read the Galle Fort Hotel, Sri Lanka hotel review on Telegraph Travel. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals.
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) announced the celebration of Olympic Day 2025, to be held on June 25 at the historic Galle Fort.
The historic city of Galle, where Tamil Tigers have carried out a dramatic attack on the navy base, is one of Sri Lanka's most important tourist destinations. It is the first time a tourist hub has ...
Galle, with its sea breeze and cricketing soul, witnessed something quietly uncanny during the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It wasn’t just the runs or the rhythm—it was the ...