Galle · Castle / fortress

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

TypeCastle / fortress

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What's around

The location — what's nearby

Getting here

  • Galle Public Bus Station643 m · 8 min walk

Attractions & museums within walking distance

  • National Museum Fort186 m · 2 min walk
  • Dutch Warehouse (National Maritime Museum)215 m · 3 min walk
  • Historical Mansion Museum225 m · 3 min walk
  • Historical Mansion Museum267 m · 3 min walk
  • Flag Rock Bastion407 m · 5 min walk

Parks & gardens nearby

  • Army Park215 m · 3 min walk
  • Dharmapala Park668 m · 8 min walk

Essentials

  • ATM · Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC97 m · 1 min walk
  • supermarket · Raja's Stores165 m · 2 min walk
  • supermarket · Co-op166 m · 2 min walk

Straight-line distances; walking time is estimated. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get to Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications?
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is at Galle. The nearest transport stop is below, under "What's around".
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Sources: Place details: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked · Wikidata: Q2507050