Galle fort was built first by the Portuguese, then modified by the Dutch during the 17th century.Even today, after 400 years of existence, it looks new and polished with reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.Today Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.
These days, the Galle Fort is a warm and breezy place, some streets bustling in the morning, but the afternoons and evenings are quiet and serene. The coral lime, stone and stucco walls that form its bastions and ramparts serve to protect the approximately 400 buildings inside it from the world outside.
Ineresting places in FortThe Clock tower
Dutch church
Lighthouse
