This day tour in Galle departing from Colombo gives the travellers an insight to Galle's historical aspect and other attractions in and around Galle such as Galle markets.
Then proceed to Koggala to witness the most important icon of this Galle Day tour, Sri Lanka's most photographed iconic stilt fishermen who sits on perched poles in the shallow water of the Indian Ocean waiting for their daily catch followed by a visit to Galle market and fishermen selling their daily catch by the beach in Galle town.
Finally we take you to a leisure stroll in the best preserved colonial fort in South Asia; relive a 500 year old history, be captivated by the glorious past!
This magnificent piece of architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site was initiated by the Portuguese in the 16th century, seeing some of its best days during Dutch rule in the 18th century, until the British took over in 1796.
Enter the fort through the main entrance which bears the carved logo of the British monarch on the outer wall and the VOC symbol of the Dutch East India Company on the inner wall. Observe the magnificent building with its old stone walls, the ramparts, Dutch colonial villas, the clock tower, the Old Dutch Hospital, Dutch period houses, the beautiful Dutch Reformed Church and the old Bread fruit tree, thought to be the oldest bread fruit tree in the country.
The fascination about the Galle Fort is that it is a living historical site and not just another well preserved piece of architecture. Galle Fort covers 52 hectares of land and is one of the busiest places in Galle with a multi-ethnic population living within its walls. Walk around the old town and the ramparts; visit the Maritime Museum, Galle Temple, Antique shops, Galle Fort Mosque and the many hotels and restaurants around. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean over the fort walls during the sunset.
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