Galle Day Tour with Absolute Lanka Tours!!
Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip of
Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of
Southern Province, Sri Lanka and the district capital of Galle District.
Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in
South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese
architectural styles and native traditions. The Galle fort is a world
heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by
European occupiers. Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the
city’s natural harbor, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary’s
Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, one of the main Shiva temples on
the island, and Amangalla the historic luxury hotel.
