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Galle Dutch Fort

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Indika
February 20, 2022
It's great to spend the day through the ruins of an old dutch fort. Many museums and a great shopping district. Also many great places to grab a bite.
Gamini
February 19, 2022
There you can see lot of ancient ruins those were made by Portuguese. Also there have museums,ancient churches,light house and there you can see beautiful long sun set view.
Stuart & Erandi
December 18, 2019
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This fortification which was first built by the Portuguese in 1588. Later in the 17th Century, Galle Fort underwent extensive modifications and expansions which were carried out by the Dutch. This Colonial fortification is one of the most significant historic monuments which was constructed and later expanded with European architectural influence in South East Asia. Galle Dutch Fort was constructed to protect the port city Galle, which is one of the main cities of South West Coast of Sri Lanka. Galle was mentioned in Ptolemy’s World Map in the 2nd Century AD as this was one of the main maritime trading hubs connecting traders and shipping routes from Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Galle was port where ‘Lourenço de Almeida’ the Portugues explorer – military commander first landed in 1505. This landing was the beginning of the ‘Portuguese era’ of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) which lasted until 1658. During this period, the island country experienced many armed conflicts between Sinhalese kings who ruled rest of the country and Portuguese who occupied the coastlines and main coastal cities including Colombo, Galle etc. In 1640, Dutch joined hand with Sinhalese Rulers of Sri Lanka against Portuguese to control the coastal trades and capture military garrisons established by the Portuguese. Galle Fort was fallen to Dutch in 1640. Later the Fort was rebuilt, extended and fortified by Dutch with many new additions including churches, garrisons, administrative buildings, gun houses and warehouses. British took over the fort on 23 February 1796, one week after Colombo was captured. In 1815, Kandy - last Kingdom of Sri Lanka was surrendered to British rule and the entire country became a British Crown Colony. Sri Lanka remained a British Colony from 1815 until regaining independence in 1948 Historical monuments in Galle Fort include: 🔵The Dutch Government House and The Residence of the Commander 🔵 Fort Clock Tower 🔵Dutch Reformed Church 🔵Historical Mansion Museum 🔵 Fort Flag Rock Bastion, Sun Bastion, Moon Bastion Zwart Bastion 🔵National Maritime Archaeology Museum 🔵Old Dutch Hospital 🔵Dutch mansion and former warehouse (Now Galle Fort Hotel) 🔵All Saints' Church 🔵National Museum of Galle 🔵 Fort Ambalama . ** Please talk to our Villa Manager to arrange your transport for the tour to see the Galle Dutch Fort
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This fortification which was first built by the Portuguese in 1588. Later in the 17th Century, Galle Fort underwent extensive modifications and expansions which were carried out by the Dutch. This Colonial fortification is one of the most significant hist…
Samanmali
December 1, 2019
This is a UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka and has the most happening things in the vicinity of the villa. A thirty minute ride by a tuk-tuk or a ten minute train ride will take you to the destination. there is food, fun and shopping to add to your experience of these historic sites. For the young visitor there are several museums to visit to learn about maritime details and old Dutch stories. the dusk and the sun set by the ramparts is a must see in your agenda. A full day's trip from the villa.
This is a UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka and has the most happening things in the vicinity of the villa. A thirty minute ride by a tuk-tuk or a ten minute train ride will take you to the destination. there is food, fun and shopping to add to your experience of these historic sites. For the young…
Serendipity
April 12, 2019
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onward. This is the top tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. You will find the trendiest shops and restaurants side by side plus many temples, churches, and mosques as well as museums. Set a full day aside to explore. Walk the ramparts during sunset for an unforgettable experience.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th cent…

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Galle, SP