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Galle

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The southernmost city on the island, Galle combines colonial-era history with a tropical feel and climate. Most of the impressive colonial buildings here, including the UNESCO-protected fort, were built by the Dutch, with the British leaving the fortifications intact when they took over in 1796. As a result, Asia's largest colonial-built fort has protected a wealth of interesting architecture, now housing galleries, cafes, and shops, or fulfilling their initial intended purpose as law courts and administrative buildings. Nearby beach towns provide an altogether different taste of life in the south of the country, and represent popular places to visit when on holiday in Galle. To arrange what you want to do in Galle, use our Sri Lanka driving holiday planner.
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Galle Fort
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Duration: 3 hours
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara
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Kayaking & Canoeing
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Duration: 4 hours

Side trips from Galle

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Jungle Beach
Unawatuna
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Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa
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Mirissa Beach
Mirissa
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
Mirissa
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Spas
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Walking tours
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Dutch Reformed Church
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Sri Lanka Amazing Tours
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Shopping in Galle

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Cara Jewellers
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Sooriya Weaving
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A2 Silver Gallery
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Careem Jewellers
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Historic Sites in Galle

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Meera Mosque
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Galle Fort Clock Tower
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Fort Shri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Wildlife in Galle

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Safaris
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Duration: 8 hours
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
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Places to visit with Galle

Unawatuna BEST FOR: Beach, Scuba / Snorkeling, Landmark
Mirissa BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Beach, Spa
Hikkaduwa BEST FOR: Beach, Nature / Park, Scuba / Snorkeling
Bentota BEST FOR: Beach, Nature / Park, Water Body
Tissamaharama BEST FOR: Safari, Religious Site, Water Body
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