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Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Overview
Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.
About Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Galle is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
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Details
- Countries
- Sri Lanka
- ISO Codes
- LK
- Coordinates
- 6.0281, 80.2163
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