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Galle Dutch Fort
Fortress
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.
4.70 (15.9K reviews) (~10.86 km from centre)
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Japanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala
Buddhist temple
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape.
4.70 (2K reviews) (~13.76 km from centre)
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Sea Waves Restaurant & Cooking Classes
Restaurant
👍👍 We wanted to have lunch before going on the river safari. So we decided to have our lunch at Captain's Boat House restaurant, It's called Gangabada Asiriya. Food was amazing, I was really impressed. The prices are acceptable, the presentation is super cute and the taste is really good. And also, Th...
4.80 (560 reviews) (~14.43 km from centre)
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum
Museum
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~23.31 km from centre)
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere.
4.70 (659 reviews) (~15 km from centre)
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Lighthouse - Galle
Tourist attraction
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers.
4.60 (3.7K reviews) (~11.67 km from centre)
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Galle Fort Clock Tower
Historical landmark
Longstanding tower featuring a large clock face, built in 1883 on top of a former guard room.
4.60 (3.1K reviews) (~10.9 km from centre)
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Galle Fort Attractions and Jumpers Sri Lanka
Tourist attraction
👍 Located on the edge of the Iconic galle fortress. Great view point from the spot. Have to be a good diver to do diving from the spot though, but there are several areas where you can get down to enjoy the salty water 💦🏖️ Must visit place on your bucket list if you're visiting Sri lanka..
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~10.86 km from centre)
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Meeran Mosque, Galle Fort.
Mosque
👍👍 One of the most iconic places in galle. Situated at the heart Dutch fort. A very peaceful places. A beautiful surrounding. A must visit when you are in Ducth fort in Galle.
4.70 (434 reviews) (~11.62 km from centre)
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Hikkaduwa Lagoon Safari and Adventure kayaking
Boat tour agency
👍👍 It’s been an amazing experience! It was so relaxing, the lake was for us only. We just ran into a fisherman during our 2h kayaking trip! Lahiru is really nice, cheerful and a wonderful guide. Has lots of things to share about the nature and the surroundings towns around the lake. Good jokes. The exp...
4.80 (276 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)
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Lucky Fort Restaurant And Cooking Class And Boat Rides
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing place, warmest host and great food!! One of our best experiences dining in the Galle area. You get great value for money and more then enough for 2 people. --- The mango lassi here was the best I've had in Galle. Can recommend!!! --- you can get great henna here as well, in just a few minu...
$ $$$
4.70 (417 reviews) (~11.28 km from centre)
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Wasantha's Sri Lanka Cuisine
Restaurant
👍👍 Decided to go coz Sea Waves restaurant was closed) beautiful atmosphere and great restaurant keeper! Portions are enough big to get dinner and really tasty! It's a bit more expensive than in other restaurants, but it's ok👌 Also near the restaurant 2 beautiful dogs and kitten who insistently asks...
$ $$$
4.70 (367 reviews) (~14.4 km from centre)
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Kayak advenature Rathgama
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We had Lots of fun and our Guide was super nice and tried hard to make our experience good. They took Lots of pictures of us and send them to us afterwards so we could enjoy our kayaking Trip. We definetly recommend this place if you want a nice peaceful Trip through nice enviroment :)
5.00 (148 reviews) (~1.06 km from centre)
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Kothduwa Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍 Its a very peaceful and calm place in a island. There was a bridge to reach this place. I went there by boat. Its a must visit place who is having a madu river tour. Its a good place to bring your family. Dont forget to meet the monk. Able to have Beautiful 360° views
4.70 (310 reviews) (~25.05 km from centre)
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Unawatuna Beach
Beach
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving.
4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~15.14 km from centre)
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Thalpe Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of the beautiful beach. Really we enjoyed with the kids. Best place for family. No deep beach side. Very clean. There is many parking place before you enter check the exact natural pool available in which parking. We paid 2000 rupees for bus parking and including 23 people for taking shower afte...
4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~19.38 km from centre)
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna.
Public beach
👍👍 A place wanted to visit for long time... Great view with more tourist attraction and most specially it has an adventurous route to get the beach through a jungle... Near to the beach there's a Buddhist temple called "Japanese Peace Pagoda temple". #Diving #Swimming #Paid parking
4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~13.65 km from centre)
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Hikkaduwa Beach
Beach
Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing.
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~6.63 km from centre)
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum traditional transport gallery
Museum
👍👍 Well maintained place. Can get very valuable information of the great writer Mr Wickamasinghe. It helps to generate knowledge on southern living of Srilanka with variety of artifacts.
4.70 (270 reviews) (~23.28 km from centre)
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Happy Spice Restaurant & Cooking Class
Restaurant
👍👍 Great cooking session, really lovely food! Large variety of dishes and lovely lady leading the cooking class with patience and friendly presence. Highly recommend.
4.70 (267 reviews) (~14.92 km from centre)
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