Galle Fort

The charming city of Galle

The beautiful paradise isle of Sri Lanka is a small universe on its own, with its diverse cultures, sceneries and climates. This vibrant island is full of lovely beaches with its golden sands, breathtaking tea plantations in the hill country situated in the central district of the island where the natural waterfalls dot the landscape captivating and enthralling every traveler. 

The historic sites full of ancient ruins bear testament to a glorious past. With its charming people and gorgeous landscape this island is truly a Jewel in the Indian Ocean.

Hundred and twenty kilometers from the country's Capital Colombo and down the coastal belt will take you to the ancient port city which is Galle. The Portuguese who were blown off course landed in Galle in the early 16th century, from which pronounced the colonial era of this resplendent island. 

The charming Galle Fort which is one of the main attractions in this city will take one back to the colonial era. The Galle Fort occupies a land area of about 36 hectares and is a more commercial area where the residents oblivious to its architectural splendor and heritage go about their daily business. Courts, Export Companies, administrative offices, museums, a clock tower, a lighthouse and a number of shops and residences make up the Galle Fort. In 1988 this was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Galle Fort was also used as main business hub where traders from Arabia, India and China used to exchange spices in the past.