Galle, Sri Lanka
Galle is the Capital city of the Southern province in Sri Lanka, which is 116 km away from Colombo and takes 3 hours to reach.This town was badly affected by the T-Sunami in year 2004 and grown greatly up to the international standards today. Ancient Dutch fort is the heart of Galle’s history. Galle city has stood since the early sixteenth century, though the colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch and British. Our present times is proclaimed as an Archeological reserve and been identified as a world heritage site. Particular interest in the fort is the Dutch church dedicated in 1754.The” Unawatuna “ and “Hikkaduwa” beach provide safe swimming and snorkling protected as it is by a reef .The Coral reef in Hikkaduwa too, attract the visitors (Coral reefs are known as rainforests of the ocean considering their rich biodiversity and are the breeding grounds of many fish).Popular “Rhumassala “ hill is associated with the legend of the traditional “Ramayana Story”. The visitor may make a pick of Galle lace, hand made like the Brussels or the honiton types. The shops of jewellery would intice the female of the species.The important places in Galle are the ancient Dutch fort , Lighthouse, Harbour, Butterfly bridge, Dutch and Marine museums, Churches and the world famous International Cricket stadium. A range of Tourist hotels and Restaurants are also available in Galle for comparatively cheaper rates.