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Photo: Pierre André Leclercq, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGalle Fort
The south and its national parks · UNESCO World Heritage
Galle Fort is one of the best preserved colonial fortified towns in South Asia. Inside its walls, quiet lanes of Dutch era houses now hold cafés, galleries and small hotels, while the ramparts make a perfect sunset walk.
What to see
- The ramparts from the clock tower to the lighthouse and Flag Rock, at sunset.
- The Dutch Reformed Church and the National Maritime Museum.
- Pedlar Street and Church Street for cafés and shops.
- Beaches next door: see our south coast guide.
Where it is
Multi-day tours that visit Galle Fort
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7 Day Private Sri Lanka Tour Sigiriya, Ella Yala and Galle Fort
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Galle Fort: questions
Is Galle Fort worth staying in?
Yes, for a night: it is at its best early and at sunset, when day trippers have gone.