Galle

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Galle

1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in or near Galle.

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UNESCO sites in Galle

  • Old Town of Galle and its FortificationsCultural · 1988 · 2 km

    Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South an…

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1 World Heritage Sites are recognised near Galle.
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