Major Tourist Attractions in Galle

Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, was first erected by the Portuguese in 1588, and then heavily strengthened by the Dutch from 1649 onwards. The fort’s historical significance has been acknowledged by UNESCO, which has designated the site as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Dutch government house, the evangelical church built in the Baroque style in 1775, the church is paved with gravestones from an old Dutch cemetery, and different Dutch-style homes are all on the site. The defensive structure is made up of 14 bastions and encircles the entire peninsula with its walls, which is where the old city of Galle is located. According to UNESCO, Galle is the best example of a fortified city created by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia.

Jungle Beach is a beautiful bay tucked in a forested environment located west of Unawatuna. It is one of Sri Lanka’s hidden jewels, with everything you need to make your vacation one to remember. Due to its quiet location, the site preserves its pristine natural charm all year.

The beach is not as accessible as the city’s other beaches, but visitors can get there by walking or boat. Sunbathing, snorkelling, and scuba diving are all available at Jungle Beach. At night, the atmosphere changes and the location becomes a party. Jungle Beach is a hidden gem that invites you to discover it and enjoy your vacation in elegance and luxury.

Galle’s National Museum is one of Sri Lanka’s national museums. It is housed in the fort’s oldest extant Dutch structure, a single-story colonnaded Dutch building built in 1656 as the commissariat shop for the Dutch army. The Department of National Museums refurbished the structure, which reopened on March 31, 1986.

It houses a diverse collection of archaeological and anthropological artefacts from the Southern region. Traditional masks used in various rites, antique wooden carvings, beautiful artefacts made of turtle shells, and a Beeralu collection are among the museum’s most popular visiting attractions. Large water vessels, V.O.C. porcelain items, and artillery and ammunition used by Dutch soldiers are among the exhibits.