Galle Sri Lanka
When moving along the costal belt of Sri Lanka towards south a fortified city will be met which is so called as the city of Galle. Galle is a main city in Sri Lanka which is also the administrative capital of southern province while being the 5th largest city of the island. Galle is a city with historical importance which made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accordingly Galle has become a major tourist destination. Visit Galle with the professional tour operator Dilra Tours to not to miss out any important places to see in Galle.
Modern days Galle has been rapidly developed with an attractive town but the Fort is the center or the heart of Galle‘s history which increases the beauty of the town which was built by the Dutch, starting from 1663, the 36 hectare Fort looks like a small peninsula that's surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Galle Fort is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European colonials. When rambling along the old streets surrounded by the massive walls of the fortress it will be an extremely pleasant experience and it will be one of the best ways to know about colonial architecture.
Galle consists of many sightseer attraction sites and out of which the main landmarks in Galle are city's natural harbor, National Maritime Museum, Dutch Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, Shiva temples on the island, Galle light house. When following the walls (Galle fort) clockwise, eventually come to the Old Gate verged by two lions and capped by a cockerel, which dates back to 1669 which houses the National Maritime Museum which exhibits marine artifacts, many underwater relics, as well as replicas of fish such as sharks and whales, exhibits of seamanship, maritime trade and aquatic life. Dutch Museum which is another attractive tourist location in Galle, beautifully renovated and exhibits the clothes, ornaments, furniture, jewelry and cooking utensils of the Dutch colonial era in order to get a proper understanding of Dutch culture visiting this museum is a must.
The Galle city reflects Colonial architecture and is popular for the "Galle Fort", and beach. Sipping Beer under Sun in a romantic evening would be a great thing to do in Galle for honeymoon couple to Sri Lanka. Not only that, for honeymooners a walk around the Galle fort, and Galle beach holding each others hand adds relaxation and the smooth breeze around the beach enhances romantic mood. Contact us for the most wanted Sri Lanka honeymoon deals at affordable prices together with high quality customer services.
Apart from historical locations, Galle is a home to an attractive International Cricket Stadium which is considered as one of the most scenic cricket grounds in the world. Galle’s beauty does not limits upto the Galle fortress it extend towards the natural beauty also, Rumassala mountain a large mound-like hill, which creates the eastern protecting barrier to the Galle harbor. Local tradition associates this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics. Alongside River Gin which reaches sea at Ginthota increases the natural beauty of Galle. Going back to the past ancient Galle harbor which is a tremendous location of Galle with a history extending towards 1400BC where it believes that many nations such as Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays, Indians, and Chinese were doing business through Galle port. Contact Dilra Tours to witness all these must to visit locations in Galle and experience the historical and natural sightseeing in Galle.
Modern days Galle has been rapidly developed with an attractive town but the Fort is the center or the heart of Galle‘s history which increases the beauty of the town which was built by the Dutch, starting from 1663, the 36 hectare Fort looks like a small peninsula that's surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Galle Fort is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European colonials. When rambling along the old streets surrounded by the massive walls of the fortress it will be an extremely pleasant experience and it will be one of the best ways to know about colonial architecture.
Galle consists of many sightseer attraction sites and out of which the main landmarks in Galle are city's natural harbor, National Maritime Museum, Dutch Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, Shiva temples on the island, Galle light house. When following the walls (Galle fort) clockwise, eventually come to the Old Gate verged by two lions and capped by a cockerel, which dates back to 1669 which houses the National Maritime Museum which exhibits marine artifacts, many underwater relics, as well as replicas of fish such as sharks and whales, exhibits of seamanship, maritime trade and aquatic life. Dutch Museum which is another attractive tourist location in Galle, beautifully renovated and exhibits the clothes, ornaments, furniture, jewelry and cooking utensils of the Dutch colonial era in order to get a proper understanding of Dutch culture visiting this museum is a must.
The Galle city reflects Colonial architecture and is popular for the "Galle Fort", and beach. Sipping Beer under Sun in a romantic evening would be a great thing to do in Galle for honeymoon couple to Sri Lanka. Not only that, for honeymooners a walk around the Galle fort, and Galle beach holding each others hand adds relaxation and the smooth breeze around the beach enhances romantic mood. Contact us for the most wanted Sri Lanka honeymoon deals at affordable prices together with high quality customer services.
Apart from historical locations, Galle is a home to an attractive International Cricket Stadium which is considered as one of the most scenic cricket grounds in the world. Galle’s beauty does not limits upto the Galle fortress it extend towards the natural beauty also, Rumassala mountain a large mound-like hill, which creates the eastern protecting barrier to the Galle harbor. Local tradition associates this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics. Alongside River Gin which reaches sea at Ginthota increases the natural beauty of Galle. Going back to the past ancient Galle harbor which is a tremendous location of Galle with a history extending towards 1400BC where it believes that many nations such as Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays, Indians, and Chinese were doing business through Galle port. Contact Dilra Tours to witness all these must to visit locations in Galle and experience the historical and natural sightseeing in Galle.
