Galle

Galle, the southern part of Sri Lanka's business center is located along the south west coast of Sri Lanka, the colonial rulers to realize the importance as a commercial harbor on the incidence has risen. According to the rules of Portugal (1507-1640), Dutch (1640 to 1656), became the main seaport of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka's capital, to build a modern port in Colombo in 1885 until the British commercial has developed as a center.

Today means the best fortress a World Heritage Site built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, and the name of the city as an example, due to the historical importance and beautiful beaches. Fortress oldest building frontiers and a combination of European architectural styles and South Asian traditions stand as a monument to Founded by Jesuit priests in Galle include the Cathedral of Our Lady of the other famous landmarks. Galle group and a research scientist in training for school children visit the site remains.

You spend some time exploring the famous Dutch fort of Sri Lanka's oldest market of shopping in one place, and even a modern shopping complex you can. The south of Sri Lanka, how you also one of the colonial-style hotel and restaurant where you can enjoy the feeling of the "good old days". Due to their historical importance, the most beautiful colonial buildings restored for the benefit of tourists. headed by points from this great ancient city, all tourists stop to visit.

Galle City

City is the capital of the southern province with a colorful history. UNESCO magnificent Dutch fort was declared the city's most popular attractions World Heritage Site. 300-year-old Dutch atmosphere is much still alive around the fort and many historic buildings into high-rise buildings not invaded by City center of the beautiful beach of Unawatuna is just 6km south east.

The southern coastal belt is the most popular among tourists, and moved northeast monsoon, when the blue sky and calm sea, from April 10 life. Until the British moved to the port in Colombo, Sri Lanka's first European Management Center main seaport and the largest city was During the fourth century, the city of Galle was the administrative center of the European

Galle fort

In just the south east coast of Sri Lanka in Galle, Galle fort from 1649 of the Netherlands during the 17th century and strengthened broadly, by the Portuguese in 1588 construction. Historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, due to the extensive reconstruction work done it in Sri Lanka by the archeology department maintain a glossy appearance after more than 423 years.

The fort has a colorful history, and today still of some of the properties inside the fort are looking to create one of the modern wonders of the world that owns daminjokwa multi-religious population.The the Sri Lankan government and many Dutchpeople this. The heritage values ​​of the fort site is recognized by UNESCO in the European architecture and shows the interaction of the South Asian tradition of "urban ensemble unique fairs, cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site Siteunder standard IV were carved into the 19th century, 16.
Also part of the coastal town of Galle area or the walls of Galle Dutch fort also known as the Galle fort withstood the damage to the Boxing Day tsunami, which has since been restored. [2] Galle fort near the Dutch Reformed Church in elite Amangalla Resort Hotel has the original Dutch offices and staff in order to accommodate was established in 1684 and then in 1865 converted into a hotel in the 19th century by European passengers traveling between Europe and the Galle Fort catered to New Oriental Hotel has been selected as the next.