Galle is a port city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, whose fortified old town, built by the Portuguese and expanded by the Dutch in the 17th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the ramparts of Galle Fort, see Galle Lighthouse, the Dutch Reformed Groote Kerk and All Saints' Church, visit the National Maritime Museum in an old warehouse and the Meeran Jumma Mosque.
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List of all 10 things to do in Galle and where to find them
- Galle Fort Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Galle Lighthouse Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Groote Kerk Website Wikipedia
- National Maritime Museum Website Wikipedia
- Galle Harbour Wikipedia
- Meeran Jumma Mosque Wikipedia
- All Saints' Church Website Wikipedia
- National Museum of Galle Website Wikipedia
- St. Mary's Cathedral Website Wikipedia
- Mulkirigala Rock Temple (Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara) Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Galle website: galle.mc.gov.lk
- Galle travel guide: Wikivoyage
- Galle on Wikipedia
- All Galle tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Galle: Interactive Galle Hotel Map
Staying inside Galle Fort puts you among boutique hotels in Dutch-era villas, with the ramparts, cafes and museums on foot; Unawatuna, 5 km east, is the nearest beach resort. Compare hotels on the map below.
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