Galle District tarihi yerleri

Historic Forts and Monuments

This collection features the colonial heritage of Galle, centered around the 16th-century fort. Originally established by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch, the area showcases a unique blend of European architecture and South Asian traditions. The list includes the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church with its historic gravestones, and the Flag Rock Bastion. It also features the Tsunami Monument in Peraliya, which commemorates the victims of the 2004 disaster.