Galle fort

 


Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese.The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi religious population.Galle fort official name is Old town of Galle and its fortifications.The Galle city area of 16.5 square kilometers has developed around the fort area.The fort area is occupied by mostly artists, photographers and poets of foreign orgin. Galle fort is very beautiful place of our country. The national maritime museum in Galle, Sri Lanka is situated within Galle fort.It was first opened to the public on 9 May 1992.The british took over the fort on 23 February 1796. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO. Galle fort is built by Portuguese and Dutch.

It is controlled by government of Sri Lanka. Galle fort is a one of my favorite place in Sri Lanka.

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