Galle, Sri Lanka Cruises

Galle, Sri Lanka Cruise Port

• One of the highly recommended activities is taking a leisurely evening walk along the top of Galle Fort's walls. This walk allows visitors to learn more about the city's colonial history and architecture, and gives a person the opportunity to interact with locals and enjoy views of the old town.
   
• Visitors interested in the city's religious and historical details should visit the Dutch Reformed Church. It was originally built in 1640 but the current building dates back to 1755. The site holds Dutch gravestones in and around the structure making it an eerie yet unique experience.
   
• Another interesting activity is paying a visit to the Marine Archeological Museum. The museum's exhibits include numerous videos and interactive displays that showcase the city's maritime history, which includes details of some of the shipwrecks that occurred in the city's surrounding waters.
   
• On the East side of the Galle Fort, there lays a beautiful and peaceful beach. The Lighthouse Beach is ideal for those visitors who want to relax and bask under the city's sun. The surrounding waters also offer the opportunity to go for a relaxing swim.