Hidden gems: Fortresses in Galle

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Black Galle Fort - Zwart Bastion image
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Black Galle Fort - Zwart Bastion
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👍👍 The history of the Galle Fort goes back to 1588 when king Rajasinghe I (1581–93) of Sitawaka attacked the Portuguese capital of Colombo forcing them to retreat to Galle, one of the flourishing ports from the ancient times. Here they built a small fort out of palm trees, coral stones and mud. They ca...
4.60 (110 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)
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