Best places: Fortresses in Rumassala, Sri Lanka

Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.

Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history.

👍👍 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...