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Welcome to Galle

Galle, the main city and port on the south coast, retains a romantic, old-world atmosphere within its Dutch fort. In fact, Galle is considered to be Sri Lanka's most historically interesting city still functioning.

It began to assume importance after a Portuguese fleet arrived accidentally in 1505. The story goes that on hearing a cock crowing on their arrival, the Portuguese gave the townits name.

More likely is that Galle derives it name from the "Sinhala Gala" meaning a rock.Indeed, the harbour is strewn with rocks, some above but many below the water, a factor that made it quite dangerous for shipping in earlier times. Nevertheless, until the construction of breakwaters at the Colombo port was completed in 1875, Galle remained the island's major port.

Most of the older buildings within the fort date from the Dutch era and many of streets still bear their Dutch names or are direct translations. The Dutch Groote Kerk, or Great Church, originally built in 1640, was the first Protestant church to be established in Sri Lanka. However, the present church dates from 1755. The interred remains of the Dutch were moved here in 1853, which is why the floor is paved with gravestones, and why there are coats-of-arms covering the walls. The old bell tower stands opposite the church.

This Southwestern Sri Lankan city was known as Point De Galle and was dominated by the Portuguese and the Dutch for a long time and the Portuguese influence is still very evident in every nook and cranny in Galle, Sri Lanka.Among the tourist destinations of interest in Galle, Sri Lanka the one that deserve a special mention are the tall Lighthouse, the majestic and old Clock Tower. You can also visit the various Galle churches.

Enjoy water sports at the famous Hikkaduwa beach in Galle, Sri Lanka and learn about some of the famous shipwrecks that have been excavated from the sea near Galle, Sri Lanka. All this and more add a dash of romantic thrill to your Galle holidays with Sri Lanka.Be absolutely enthralled at the picturesque Dutch Creek that separates the famous Dutch Fort on the Galle mainland from a rough rocky promontory.Though Galle was one of the worst hit areas during the December 26, 2004 Tsunami disaster the region is fast recuperating and it is quite safe to travel to this part of Sri Lanka now.

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