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| Galle Fort Clock Tower |
Galle Fort Clock TowerLocated a 3.5 kilometres from Galle City centre this popular landmark rises a good four stories high at 25.3metres (83ft.). Built by the British in 1883, it is immediately within the Fort ramparts overlooks the central Moon Bastion on one side and the International Cricket Stadium on the other.
The funds for its construction were raised through public subscription as a mark of respect for colonial surgeon Dr. P.D. Anthonisz, a member of the first Legislative Council of Ceylon, born in Galle. The inscription on the clock tower notes that the clock was a gift from a grateful patient Mudaliyar Samson De Abrew Rajapakse. The statues built around the clock tower were erected after Sri Lanka attained independence.
Galle Fort – Flag Rock Bastion
To warn ships of the danger of underwater rocks, the Dutch used wave flags and when visibility was low, they fired muskets from Pigeon Island. Today, Flag Rock Bastion on the southern edge of the Fort is a popular happening spot drawing crowds to watch diving stunts and the sunset from the row of cafes running along Rampart Street seawall.
Galle Fort Ambalama
The ambalama has been the heaven-sent restroom at a time in history when common transportation was by foot. At the far end of the Galle Fort in Courthouse Square, you find this simple, popular wayside brick and mortar elevated resting platform with an overhead roof supported by four cylindrical pillars. This elevated ambalama with no side walls, is unique from any other found elsewhere. It underwent restoration in 2008 and is still in use as a point of rest to break the journey.
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To warn ships of the danger of underwater rocks, the Dutch used wave flags and when visibility was low, they fired muskets from Pigeon Island. Today, Flag Rock Bastion on the southern edge of the Fort is a popular happening spot drawing crowds to watch diving stunts and the sunset from the row of cafes running along Rampart Street seawall.
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