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 ...

Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the Island's southwestern tip. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South ...

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 ...

Galle Fort is a historic stronghold that serves as an open-air museum showcasing Sri Lanka’s colonial history. Originally built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch in the 1600s ...

Sri Lanka’s picturesque Galle cricket stadium could be demolished because its pavilion stand violated heritage laws protecting a 17th century Dutch fort, the government said Friday.

During their time, the Dutch, the main colonisers of Galle, renamed this street 'Parruastraat'. Parawa Street is one of the several narrow streets that make up the old settlement inside Galle Fort.

Galle future in fort's shadow under siege 21 Jul 2018 AFP. 21 Jul 2018 AFP. Share. Facebook; Messenger ... However many of the buildings at the site were built by the Dutch, ...

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.