Galle District – Travel
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Tourist Attractions, Places of Religious, Historical Importance
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Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications was done by Portuguese in the 16th century. Galle Fort is an amazing old fortress site in Sri Lanka and its fortification is unique and surprising. Galle Fort is the best example of the fortified cities built by Europeans in Asia. Further it highlights the interactions between European Architecture and Asian traditions mix with South Asian styles. |
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Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna Beach is one of the beautiful beaches in the world and it is also very famous for corals. Endemic birds, including terns, egrets, herons, sandpipers and kingfishers decorate the beauty of Unawatuna Beach.
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is one of the beast national parks in Sri Lanka. It was named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Even though wild life is not easily seen in Sinharaja the birds’ phenomenon is very interesting, always tend to move in mixed feeding flocks and also unusual trees, birds, insects, and reptiles are so special to this forest. |
More places to visit:
National Maritime Museum:
It is located in a 1671 Dutch Warehouse above the Old Gate of Galle Fort |
Galle Lighthouse:
It is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority |
Hikkaduwa National Park:
Hikkaduwa National Park is one of the three marine national parks in Sri Lanka. |
Rumassala Sanctuaries Jungle:
The jungle is bordering to beautiful Jungle Beach. |
