Thursday, March 24, 2022

Galle, Sri Lanka - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Galle, Sri Lanka

Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 78/87F.

Route: From Kandy 242 km SSE on E04 and E01.

Population: 93,118

Significance: Galle was established by the Portuguese in the 16th century. It was then taken over by the British in the 18th century.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Fortifications of Galle (from whc.unesco.org)

Dutch Reformed Church of Galle (from whc.unesco.org)



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