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 ...

The Main Gate to Galle Fort was built by the British in 1973 to handle heavier traffic into the old city. This part of the wall, mostly heavily fortified with massive ramparts facing the landside was ...

Who: Simon Cameron, 40, founder and managing director of Lightfoot Travel. The Briton and Singapore permanent resident is married with two children.Favourite destination: The fort town of Galle in ...

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 ...

By Arefa Tehsin/Indian Express Curled up in the yawning arms of the Indian Ocean stands the Galle Fort, a quaint walled city. Bronzed wit Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ...

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.