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On the Southern tip of the island, 119 km from Colombo. One of the major cities in the island combines a rich history with golden beaches. The beaches around Galle are among the very best that the island’s coastline has to offer. The rich heritage comes from the colonial influence of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British periods.
Galle’s oldest and main attraction is the 17th century Galle Fort, build by the Portuguese then after consolidated by the Dutch and the British, UNESCO protected world heritage site and visitors can explore this magnificent site.
The major landmarks within the fort are:
Old Dutch Hospital
New Orient Hotel
Dutch Reformed Church
National Maritime Museum
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Jetwing Lighthouse is located in the south coast in the magnificent city of Galle. The hotel …
