1. Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
One of the Sri Lanka’s top tourist attractions
M.A.A.AMEEN
Institute ofTechnology
University of Moratuwa
2. Where is Galle fort situated?
• Galle fort is situated at the Galle in front of Galle central bus stand
• Google map result is shown as below
3. What is so special about Galle Fort?
Who built Galle fort?Why it was built?
It was originally built by Portuguese in the 16th century to
defend Galle city
Galle Fort is the best example of a fortified city that exhibits
distinct European architectural styles while effortlessly
blending in with South Asian traditions, and was named a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988
4. Galle Fort is a place of multi ethnic culture.
The fort has a colourful history, and today has
a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population.
The Sri Lankan government and
many Dutch people who still own some of the
properties inside the fort are looking at
making this one of the modern wonders of
the world.
5.
6. THE BESTTHINGSTO DO IN GALLE FORT,
SRI LANKA
•VISITTHE FAMOUS GALLE FORT LIGHTHOUSE
•WALKTHE OUTERWALLS/RAMPARTS OF GALLE FORT
•WANDERTHROUGHTHE GALLE FORT INTERIOR
•WATCH SUNSET FROM GALLE FORTWALL
•SHOPTILLYOU DROP ON PEDLAR ST, GALLE FORT
•EAT ATHALI BOWN AT POONIES, GALLE FORT’S BEST
BREAKY ETC.
