The City of Galle was for many centuries the capital of the Southern Province. Until about the mid twentieth century it was self sufficient socially and economically. It had its own harbour, railway ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. There is nowhere else in Sri Lanka quite like Galle Fort, a centuries-old fortified enclave that is now a UNESCO World Heritage listed ...

The iconic Galle Face Hotel has embarked on a restoration project of its Classic Wing, originally built in 1864. The ambitious restoration project is designed to preserve the grandeur and romance of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Sophie Cunningham hits the weird and wonderful hotel trail. Sri Lanka's dubious but picturesque colonial history as Ceylon allows ...

Galle, located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, beautifully combines colonial charm with tropical serenity, alongside a heritage that stretches back centuries. Famous for its iconic Galle Fort, ...

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The little-known coastal town of Galle is almost a Sri Lankan secret. It takes about a two-hour drive from Colombo to reach this port city that was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century when the ...