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Galle Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Galle, Southern Province.
- Best time: October to January
- 8 places to see
About Galle
Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.
Places to visit in Galle
- Dutch Reformed Church
- Meera Mosque
- Unawatuna Beach
- Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex
- Galle Fort Lighthouse
- Old Town Of Galle And Its Fortifications
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- National Museum Of Galle
Things to do in Galle
- Explore National Maritime Museum
- View Galle Lighthouse
- Visit National Museum Of Galle
- View From Flag Rocks
- Visit Galle Fort
- Visit Dutch Reformed Church
Famous food in Galle
- Banana pancakes
- Sweet rotis
- local curries
- Ice-creams
- brownie
- Tuna steaks
- Sashimi
- Prawns
Things to buy in Galle
- Clothes
- Books
- Women's wear
- Beaded jewels
- Bags
- Home décor items
- Crafts
Where to shop in Galle
- Barefoot
- Mimimango
- Elephant Walk\
- Souk58
- Elephant Walk
Night life
- Unawatuna Beach Resort
- Koha Surf Lounge
