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Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Galle

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort is a World Heritage Site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Important natural geographical features in Galle include Rumassala in Unawatuna, a large mound-like hill that forms the eastern protective barrier to Galle Harbour. Local tradition associates this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics. The major river in the area is the Gin Ganga, which begins from Gongala Kanda, passes villages such as Neluwa,

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Attractions

Galle Fort

Historic Sites

Dutch Reformed Church

Churches & Cathedrals

Dalawella Beach

Beaches

Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya

Religious Sites

Sea Turtle Farm

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Galle Fort Lighthouse

Lighthouses

Galle International Cricket Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

Lankagama Duwili Ella Falls

Waterfalls

Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex

Speciality Museums

Rumasalla Mountain

Mountains

Pettah Bazaar

Market

Maritime Archeology Museum

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