GALLE FORT

The fort at Galle which has been  declared a world heritage site by UNESCO is one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka .The maze of narrow streets as well as the old buildings which has plenty of history dating back to the occupation of the Portuguese , Dutch,as well as the English is a artitectures dream . The restored buildings have been converted into chic boutique hotels which fetch premium prices and are never in need of new client's . Anyone visiting Sri Lanka should make it a point to visit Galle  if  not it would be a great pity that you  would have missed a vibrant part of the island.

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