Galle - 2011
Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south Asia.
The buildings show the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions.
The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century,
when it was the main port on the island.
Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period.
The city suffered badly in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami when thousands of people were killed.
Galle Cricket Ground has been rebuilt after the 2004 tsunami. Matches resumed in December 2007.
The only Buddhist Temple inside the walled city.
A museum housed the life collection of one man ...
The gardens of the guest house where we stayed.
Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south Asia.
The buildings show the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions.
The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century,
when it was the main port on the island.
Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period.
The city suffered badly in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami when thousands of people were killed.
Galle Cricket Ground has been rebuilt after the 2004 tsunami. Matches resumed in December 2007.
The only Buddhist Temple inside the walled city.
A museum housed the life collection of one man ...
The gardens of the guest house where we stayed.
