It is a World Heritage Site completed by the Portuguese in 1588 and later extensively modernized by the Dutch in the 17th century. The United Nations has acknowledged that Galle Fort is of ancient value. It is also known as the Dutch Fort or the Galle Wall. The Dutch fort was renovated.
How to enter Galle Fort?
New Gate (Main Gate):
During Dutch rule, the old gate was used to enter and exit the fort. The need arose for a new gate to allow traffic to operate more efficiently within the box. Accordingly, in 1873, this new gate was built between the Sun and the Lunar Palace.
Old Gate:
The old gate is the entrance to the fort along the coastal road (Scout Mawatha) that leads to the Galle Fort.
# Places to see in Galle Fort
01. Clock Tower
This is a huge clock tower that we can see even before entering the Galle Fort. And this is made of stone. This is high enough to see the whole of Galle. Going here, you can see a tunnel going under the pillar at the foot of the pillar.
02. Light House
The lighthouse, which is built in 1939 to signal sailors, can be easily accessed by anyone visiting Galle.
This is the oldest lighthouse in Sri Lanka. You can also visit the lighthouse at any time while walking in a quiet environment. Even if you can’t get to the top of it, this is the place to go for a chat along the beautiful beach and the beautiful boulders.
03. Museums in Galle Fort
Within Galle Fort, there are three major museums in the Galle area. If these three museums;
1. National Maritime Museum
Administered by the Department of National Museums.
2. Maritime Archaeological Museum
Administered by the Central Cultural Fund.
3. Galle National Museum
Administered by the Department of National Museums.
All three are located on the premises of the Galle Fort. The two maritime museums are housed in an old Dutch warehouse complex in front of the Galle Fort Fuel Station. The other is about 150 meters away.
There are also a lot of unspoken beautiful places inside this Galle Fort .. so be sure to visit them too.
