Galle
A colonial city with 16th-century Dutch fort,
Dutch-style houses, quirky shops, whitewashed mansions, and heritage museums
Things to do in Galle
Galle Fort
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Dalawella Beach
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River Cruise for Birds Watching
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
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Lankagama Duwili Ella Falls
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Flag Rock Bastion
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Galle Beach
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Whale Watching Cruise
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Cycling in Galle Fort
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Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara
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Rumasalla Mountain
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Maritime Archeology Museum
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Gal Oruwa Ella Falls
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