Built by the Portuguese, heavily fortified by the Dutch, and adapted by the British, Galle Fort is a living UNESCO World Heritage monument. Encircled by thick granite ramparts on three sides, the fort's cobblestone streets are lined with historic villas, boutique hotels, trendy art galleries, and charming cafes overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Essential Trip Facts
Unique Activities in Galle Fort
What Not to Miss
Galle Lighthouse
Take a photo of the iconic white lighthouse standing tall on the edge of the fort ramparts.
Fort Ramparts Walk
Walk the perimeter walls at sunset as locals fly kites and waves crash below.
Dutch Reformed Church
Visit the historic 18th-century church with gravestones paving the floors.
Pedlar Street Cafes
Explore narrow streets filled with gelato shops, jewelry stores, and galleries.
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