Famous
for its Dutch fort, lace making, ebony carving and gem polishing.
Location
116km
from Colombo
Existing
since
Early
16th century A.D.
Places
of interest
The
36-hectare (89 acre) Dutch Fort, which was built in 1663. Galle Fort
consists of churches decorated in a purely indigenous style, souvenir
shops, picturesque coastlines with various water sports The Dutch
Reformed Church inside the Galle Fort is a significant historical
building.
Remarks
The
old town of Galle and its fortifications are declared by UNESCO as
a world heritage sites.