🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Galle Fort
- ✓Dutch Reformed Church
- ✓lighthouse
- ✓weapons warehouse
- ✓Stilt Fisherman
Also check attractions in other Sri Lanka cities:
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Galle
A Dutch-era fortified city, the old town is a World Heritage Site
🌐Other Cities in Sri Lanka
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Amangalla Hotel
- ★Fort Bazaar Hotel
- ★Tamarind Hill
- ★The Sun House
🍜Restaurants & Food
•The Church Street Social
$10-25International fusion and cocktails
•Mama's Galle Fort Roof Café
$8-15Sri Lankan rice and curry with fort views
•A Minute by Tuk Tuk
$12-28Contemporary Sri Lankan and seafood
•Poonie's Kitchen
$6-12Traditional home-cooked Sri Lankan meals
Also check restaurants in other Sri Lanka cities:
🛍️ Shopping
💡 Travel Tips
- • Walk the fort ramparts at sunset for stunning Indian Ocean views
- • Visit the lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church for historical architecture
- • Watch traditional stilt fishermen along the coast - iconic Sri Lankan sight
- • Explore the fort's narrow lanes early morning to avoid midday heat and crowds
- • Many boutique hotels offer tea on ramparts - worth the splurge for atmosphere
- • Nearby Unawatuna Beach is 10 minutes by tuk-tuk for swimming
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December to March (dry season with calm seas and pleasant weather)
💰Daily Budget
$40-80 per day (mid-range accommodations and dining in fort area)/day
👥Popular With
History enthusiastsArchitecture loversBeach hoppersPhotography enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days to explore fort, nearby beaches, and stilt fishing villages
🌐Timezone
SLST (UTC+5:30)
💬Local Language
Sinhala, English widely spoken in tourist areas and hotels
💱Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) - ATMs in fort, cards accepted at hotels and upscale restaurants
📅goal 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Galle Fort Heritage
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Morning
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arrival by scenic coastal train from Colombo
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Morning
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Walk Galle Fort ramparts for ocean views
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Morning
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Visit Dutch Reformed Church
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Morning
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Explore the historic lighthouse
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Morning
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Lunch at Mama's Galle Fort Roof Café
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Morning
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Sunset from ramparts
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Morning
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Dinner at The Church Street Social
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Afternoon
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