Situated on the south western tip of Sri Lanka 116 Km. from Colombo, 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 and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.
Galle is the main town in the most southerly part of the island and is connected by rail to Colombo and Matara.
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