The city of Galle is considered to have the best construction of the European colonizers in South and South-east Asia. On the other hand, this building also shows a culmination of the mixing of two architectural styles, the European style and the South Asian style. Thus the city epitomizes the mixing of two of world's best architectural style. It is due to this architectural fashion that Galle has earned the title of World Heritage City from the UNESCO. A visit to Galle must include some of the best attraction in the city like,
Dutch Museum
This house is actually an old Dutch mansion and contains a lot of ancient dutch paintings, furniture, etc. This is a major tourist spot in Galle and tourist of all ages come here.
Dutch Fort
Dating back to 1663, this fort actually shows the old world charm of the Dutch colonial period. Many Dutch monuments are still just the same inside the fort.
Dutch Reformed Church
Dating back to 1754, this church too evokes a Dutch spirit as it was built up by a Dutch Army Officer.
Other attractions of Galle includes Ahangama / Midigama and Koggala.
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