Unawatuna Trip Overview
Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province and the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, Galle was the main port on the island and has reached the height of its development in the 18th century during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia that shows the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
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Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Starts: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province and the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, Galle was the main port on the island and has reached the height of its development in the 18th century during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia that shows the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Galle Fort Lighthouse, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
1939 Galle Lighthouse
Stop At: Galle Fort Clock Tower, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
1882 Clock Tower
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Dutch Reformed Church with its historic belfry dated 1707
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: All Saints Anglican Church, Church Street, Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Fort Shri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple, Rampart Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
constructed in 1889
Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital St Old Hospital Bldg, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Dutch Hospital
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Flag Rock Bastion- Galle, Flag Rock, Galle, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The flag-man posted there communicated with incoming ships who asked for a pilot
Duration: 15 minutes
