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Galle, Sri Lanka
Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Today, Galle is the bustling provincial capital and administrative center of the south. Galle was an ancient port , and our first international commerce and trade center. The National Museum of Galle occupies the oldest extent building built by the Dutch in the 17th century. Galle is the excellent sea bathing spot. It is ... more info
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Galle Heritage  by Kamal    22nd Dec 08
Galle city in Sri Lanka is the capital of the southern province with a colourful history. Galle is a living example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and southeast Asia, whihc showcases the combination between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle Fort is a world heritage site is the most popular attraction of the town. The forts 300 year old Dutch atmosphere is still very much alive around the fort and amongst its many historical buildings which has not been taken over by the skyscrapers. Galle Sri Lanka has the beautiful beach of Unawatuna is just 6km south east of the city centre which is the most popular among the tourists and comes to life mainly from October through April. The City of Galle remained the European administrative centre over 4 centuries and was the major port and the largest city until the British shifted the port to Colombo.
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Galle Town - Place for R E L A X  by Dinesh    10th Dec 08
Galle is My Home town and this is a nice town. If you are Galle you can Watch, Galle Dutch Fort, Beach, Harbour, Park, Unawatuna Coral, Bonavista Coral, Cricket Ground, Clock Tower, Gin River are few of among them. Also you can go to Neluwa and Deniyaya which are access to Siharaja Forest.
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 by Suranga    3rd Jun 08
Galle (In Singhala - Gaalla) is one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka located by attractive seashore. It is one of the best places to enjoy holidays in South Asia. Because of the Galle international cricket stadium, many tourists come to Galle on Cricket. Galle is one of the main cities that had been destroyed by the tsunami (2004). However, the government of Sri Lanka has taken remarkable steps to re create the city of Galle.
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galle  by Edward    25th Mar 08
one of the best tourist place in sri lanka untill tsunami. famous beaches are hickaduwa and bentota. now very fear to travell here becouse the country situation.
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