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The recently announced multi-faceted US$ 200 million plan to develop Galle harbor at the southern tip of Sri Lanka both as an enhanced commercial port and as a water sports and leisure hub hosting cruise ships, is an attractive proposition.

Source: UNESCO Heritage Site Threatened by Development of Galle Port

Photo source: Sunday Island

Volleyball it is claimed is Sri Lanka national sport. However there is no doubt that Cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka .That popular West Indies calypso ‘Cricket, lovely cricket.’,’ will always be ringing in the ears. From the villages where youngsters from around 16 to 26 or maybe even older, use ‘polpithi’ bats, to the towns where more sophisticated young men use willow bats.

Source: The Old Town Of Galle And Fortifications

A stellar example of a fort city made by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, Galle Fort is a Unesco World Heritage site.

Source: The quaint charms of Sri Lanka’s Galle Fort

20 things to do in Galle when visiting Sri Lanka’s top coastal city, from exploring Galle Fort to shopping, food, massage and surfing…

Source: Things To Do In Galle – 20 Incredible Attractions In Sri Lanka’s Coastal City

Awarded by UNESCO for its restoration efforts, Galle Fort Hotel provides plenty of room to degust Sri Lankan staples in a Dutch setting. Read more on Nat Geo Traveller India.

Source: Live Like It’s the 17th Century in Galle

A living museum awarded World Heritage status.

Source: Exploring Galle – a European city in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka – Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

It may a faded gem, but Galle Fort is a gem nonetheless.

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Sri Lanka – Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

Galle is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in Sri Lanka and it is no wonder why. Littered with heritage sites, here are some of the fun things to do around Galle!

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