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All Saints Church |
All Saints ChurchThis Anglican Gothic Church with beautifully intricate stained glass windows and grand arches beckon devotees from early morning as the church bells chime. Dating back to 1871 this strong structure holds its own, resilient against the centuries of weather, winds and time.
Kloppenburg Bastion
In the time past, to ward off any contenders out at sea, the Dutch built Galle Ramparts doubly strengthening them with four bastions and Kloppenburg Bastion is one. Dating back to times when gunpowder and cannon balls could break through any strong wall or barricade, the bastions served as gun platforms specifically designed to deliver focused long-range firing at any attacking ships at sea.
What attracts are there in close proximity
Closer to Galle, you will discover splendid beaches, turtle hatcheries, trekking grounds, legendary hills that rise from the sea, lush rainforests urging you on a memorable wildlife safari, Ceylon Cinnamon plantations and White-tea estates inviting you on a sightseeing tour, winding up with tea and love cake. A mountain of attractions make Galle an extraordinary must-visit site on your itinerary.
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau
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