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Visiting Galle – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera Source : Dæhæna – March 2024 Galle always evokes a deep sense of history and an unparalleled sense of multiculturalism. Image Source : diamondpaintkit Source : Dæhæna – March 2024 As the formerly primary trading city of Sri Lanka, it is a place that is confident in its identity and its past. Compared to its younger and more recently glamorous city of Colombo, Galle appears to be almost stately in its character. As we stared out over the ramparts of the ancient Galle Fort, built by enslaved Afro Ceylonese people, we were overcome with the weight of multicultural history in this place. Walking across the beaches of Galle, we wondered how many ancient peoples from around the world set foot on these same sandy shores and stared across the churning ocean, before finally turning back and deciding to settle in this place. An ...

Feb 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged beaches of Galle, city of Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, Visiting Galle

Galle Fort: A Timeless Journey into Sri Lanka’s Rich History and Coastal Charms – by Bhanuka – eLanka Nestled on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, Galle Fort stands as a living testament to the island’s rich history and vibrant culture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its cobblestone streets, Dutch colonial architecture, and captivating coastal views, offers travelers a unique blend of historical grandeur and seaside tranquility. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Galle Fort, uncover its centuries-old stories, and savor the beauty of its coastal setting. A Glimpse into History: Galle Fort’s origins date back to the 16th century when it was established by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch. Discover the historical significance of this well-preserved fortress and the stories it holds within its walls. Colonial Architecture: The Dutch influence is visible in the architecture of Galle Fort. Wander through the ...

Oct 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Bhanuka Nuwan Tagged colonial-era buildings, Dutch colonial architecture, Exploring Dutch history in Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, Galle Fort art galleries, Galle Fort coastal charm, Galle Fort coastal views, Galle Fort cultural experiences, Galle Fort guided tours, Galle Fort history, Galle Fort lighthouse, Galle Fort Sri Lanka, Galle Fort sunset views, Galle Fort tourist attractions, Galle Fort travel guide, Galle Fort walking tour, Historical landmarks in Galle Fort, Literary inspirations in Galle Fort, Local cuisine in Galle Fort, Souvenir shopping in Galle Fort, Unesco World Heritage Site

Why you should visit this undersold, teardrop-shaped island right now – By Lee Tulloch Source : smh If there’s a country that could do with a lot of love right now, it’s Sri Lanka. Over the past three decades, the island nation has been ravaged by conflict and disaster, beginning with the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which claimed 30,000 lives, and the 26-year-long civil war, which ended in 2009. It had just re-emerged as a popular tourist destination when, on Easter Sunday 2019, an Islamic group, in retaliation for the Christchurch attacks thousands of kilometres away, bombed three churches and three luxury hotels in Colombo, unnerving the tourists who had returned in record numbers. And then in 2020 there was COVID-19. Even though Sri Lanka managed it well, the world shut down. Shopkeepers in Galle Fort, the beautiful, fortified 17th-century village on the south-west coast, say they closed their stalls ...

Jun 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anuradhapura, Galle, Galle Face Green, Galle Fort, Kandy, Luxury hotels in Colombo, popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka, SIGIRIYA, Sigiriya Rock Temple, Sri Lanka, Tea Trails, Yala National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site “ Galle Fort ” – By Malsha – eLanka Galle Fort is a historic fortified city located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka, in the city of Galle. It was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, later fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century, and it remains one of the best examples of a fortified city built by European colonial powers in South and Southeast Asia. Today, Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination, known for its picturesque cobblestone streets, colonial-era buildings, museums, art galleries, boutique shops, and restaurants. It is also home to the famous Galle International Cricket Stadium, which is one of the oldest cricket grounds in the world. History of Galle Fort The history of Galle Fort dates back to the early 16th century when the Portuguese arrived in Sri Lanka. ...

Apr 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged art galleries, boutique shops, colonial-era buildings, Galle Fort, Indian Ocean, museums, Portuguese, Unesco World Heritage Site

10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka is a small island . Its in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon. Sri Lanka have Lot of beautiful places to visit . These Are the some of them. visit in Sri Lanka and Spend Your vacation meaningfully. 10 .Hikkaduwa .Hikkaduwa is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka .Hikkaduwa is Famous for its long sandy beach. 9 . Ella Ella is a town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka . Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. Ella is one of most beautiful areas in sri lanka Attraction places in Ella Dhowa temple Bambaragala Peak Little Adam’s Peak Ravana Ella Falls Nine Arches Bridge Demodara Diyaluma Falls Yahalamadiththa temple Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Ravana cave Nildiya pokuna 8 . Anuradhapura Anuradhapura is ...

Dec 11, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Anuradhapura, beautiful places, Ceylon, Colombo, Ella, Galle Fort, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

A temple with Dutch influence-BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE Source:Sundayobserver The attention of any visitor to the Southern Province is immediately drawn to the city of Galle and its maritime heritage of Galle Fort. Being a maritime province, it has lived through 350 years of colonial rule by first, the Portuguese, then the Dutch and finally, the British. Inevitably, contemporary artistic and architectural styles were influenced by European standards and values, which are mirrored in the buildings, especially, in Buddhist temples in this maritime region of the 18th to the last quarter of the 19th centuries. Among these buildings, the most awe-inspiring and intrinsic Buddhist architectural finds are in the small hillock, widely known as, Kumarakanda, a couple of kilometres past Hikkaduwa on the land side of the Colombo-Galle highway at Dodanduwa, a picturesque tourist sea resort area close to the southern capital of Galle. Having parked the vehicle in the car ...

Mar 12, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Galle Fort, Kumarakanda temple, Vessanthara Jathaka story

Nostalgic Pictorial Excursions in and around My Galle Fort-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Dutch-style verandahs –here in a house being repaired with a chain gang transferring clusters of tiles –yes, tiles — Up-Catch-Shift-Place. Wow, efficient-Pic by Roberts Galle Fort in yesteryear A Scene in front to the Fort in the 1890s or thereabouts–Pic from National Gallery of Australia Fishermen at it in the 1930s along the rocks at the foot of the ramparts, western side … a common sight even in the 1950s but now unlikely in the same style of garments —Pics by Lincoln Pereira SCENES TODAY: THE WATERLINE off the Fort… my teenage playground FULL FRONTAL: The Imposing Ramparts The VOC crest over the original harbour entrance … and from inside Pic by Dr. Janaka Gallangoda The Galle Literary Festival in January 2008 The Eateries– essential fare! Vikram Seth autographs Bron’s copy AN AERIAL OVERVIEW Pic from unknown source GALLE AS QUIET AS ...

Jan 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Galle Fort

Foreigners join in cleaning up Galle Fort-by Mahinda P. Liyanage Galle Central Sp.l Corr. A large number of foreigners participated in the shramadana campaign to clean the Galle Fort. Picture by Mahinda P. Liyanage Source:Dailynews A Shramadana campaign to clean the Galle Fort was conducted by the Galle Heritage Foundation recently. Following the easing of the lockdown restrictions in view of the Coronavirus pandemic, travellers in large numbers visited Galle Fort. However owing to the irresponsible and careless conduct of the visitors, the World Heritage Site had become defaced with rubbish left by many who visited the Fort. During the shramdana campaign volunteers cleared the Fort of beer bottles, plastic bottles, glass bottles and polythene and plastic. Significantly a large number of foreigners also participated in the Shramadana. ...

Dec 4, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Galle Fort, Galle Heritage Foundation

England cricket fan who waited 10 months for SL v Eng Test gets kicked out Source:Ceylontoday An England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka to watch his team play was ushered away by police before a ball had been bowled in the first Test on Thursday. Rob Lewis, who flew out last March before the original tour was aborted over the coronavirus, and decided to stay until England returned, said he was “very frustrated” by the turn of events. Lewis was ordered off the historic ramparts of Galle Fort, a vantage point which overlooks the city’s cricket ground, just after the national anthems. No spectators are allowed inside the stadium. ...

Jan 16, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Galle Fort