Boasting centuries of historical heritage, the coastal city of Galle has much to offer a tourist visiting the plentiful isle of Sri Lanka. The Galle Fort, one of the most iconic attractions in the city whose architecture has been influenced by the Dutch during their occupation of the country, presents an opportunity to escape the fast paced life. Given the surge in interest, Sri Lanka hotels have been established to cater to the tourist demand while numerous homes inside the Galle Fort have been transformed into idyllic villas.
Given its attraction, however, Galle tends to be a rather busy town and the Fort in particular is overrun by tourists and locals alike. Therefore, one can also opt to reside in any one of the Heritance Hotels & Resorts or many other villas outside Galle and take advantage of their services to organise a daytrip to explore this beautiful city. A visitor is spoilt for choice in Galle when it comes to accommodation, and this is true for the numerous activities the city boasts as well.
Galle Fort, a fortress that was designed and built by the Dutch, is at present a planned nook that overlooks the Indian Ocean. Whether it is in the early hours of the morning or late in the evening, a stroll along the Ramparts is a pleasant experience that is complemented greatly by the majestic view of the horizon. However, the Ramparts are best avoided during midday due to the high temperature. During this time, another activity most visitors embark on is the exploration of the idyllic cobblestoned pathways of the Fortress. For some architectural marvels, visit the Dutch Reformed Church, a site that one will inevitably stumble across during a stroll. The Church hosts a pipe organ as well as an underground tunnel that connects it to the Governor’s House! The last two places worth visiting in Galle are the Historical Mansion Museum and the Maritime Museum that will undoubtedly pique your interest in history. Galle as a town has much to offer its guests – make sure that you take advantage of it!
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+