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Galle Fort
Galle is a must visit destination in Sri Lanka for any tourist. Galle stands on a peninsula and has a fine natural harbour with excellent defences, and gorgeous views of the ocean. The highlight of this area is the Galle Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a remarkable fortification that was built by Portuguese colonists in the 17th century, and was inhabited by the Dutch and English during their colonial eras. Although several villas and buildings have been renovated into shops, cafes and hotels today, the Fort maintains an aura of old world times. The Galle Fort is a visual metaphor for Sri Lankan history. Ancient Sri Lankan culture collides with colonial architecture in ways that can only be described as mystical. The session covers colonial history, its effect on our Sri Lankan people, the comedy that surrounds colonization, a trip into the museum of the biggest antique collector in the fort, a brief brush with craft and trade and all this ends with the perfect cup of Sri Lankan Tea presented by Fort’s most ardent tea maker. Your host will tell you about the little nooks and crannies that make Galle Fort less a fort and more a home for its many residents about the many cultures that mingle seamlessly within the fort’s confines. Be prepared for you tour to be interactive and fun with decidedly less history and a lot more story.