Galle is a wonderful, romantic city located on the southwestern part of the island. The third largest in Sri Lanka. Galle is one of the few colonial forts in Asia, which is so well preserved to the present day. Initially, the city was built by Portuguese, and then the Dutch, so it was in Galle that architectural structures were unusual for Sri Lanka.
And precisely the European colonists by 1663 the majestic granite Fort Galle was built. Here you can visit museums, churches, mosques, and a lighthouse, from the top of which the beautiful view of the city opens. I highly recommend going to the National Maritime Museum.
Fort himself is a small town, around the perimeter surrounded by massive walls. Inside - a very calm, pacifying atmosphere. Streets are covered with a paving. There is not a single Buddhist temple on the territory of the fort. The symbol of Fort Galle is an image of two lions and a rooster on the old gate of the fort. It is rumored that the name of the city received from the word "halo", in Portuguese - a rooster. Some streets still retained the old Dutch name.
Fort Galle enters the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In addition to walking and excursions, you can swim in Galle, sunbathe, engage in diving, walk on the yacht in the ocean. Rest truly romantic.
All this is important facts indicating that when traveling to Ceylon, it is necessary to pay one day by Galle.