The ramparts of Galle Fort

Itinerary · Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort in three days

The ramparts, the museums and churches, the shops of Church Street and two beaches nearby, staying inside the walls.

3 days on foot

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  1. Day 1, morning

    1National Maritime Museum, Galle

    Galle Fort·Museum

    Start at the Old Gate with the Maritime Museum in the Dutch warehouse.

  2. Day 1, midday

    2Dutch Reformed Church, Galle

    Galle Fort·Historic church

    The Dutch Reformed Church and its gravestone floor.

  3. Day 1, afternoon

    3Pedlar’s Inn Café

    Galle Fort·Café

    Coffee on Pedlar Street.

  4. Day 1, sunset

    4Galle lighthouse and Flag Rock

    Galle Fort·Ramparts landmarks

    Sunset on the ramparts at Flag Rock.

  5. Day 2, morning

    5Galle Fort & the ramparts

    Galle·UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Walk the full circuit of the ramparts before the heat.

  6. Day 2, midday

    6National Museum, Galle

    Galle Fort·Museum

    The National Museum, then lunch.

  7. Day 2, afternoon

    7Stick No Bills

    Galle Fort·Poster gallery and shop

    Shopping: Stick No Bills, Barefoot and the gem shops of Church Street.

  8. Day 2, evening

    8Amangalla

    Galle Fort·Historic hotel

    Afternoon tea or a drink on the verandah at Amangalla.

  9. Day 3, morning

    9Jungle Beach and Rumassala

    Unawatuna·Sheltered cove

    A swim at Jungle Beach and the Peace Pagoda on Rumassala.

  10. Day 3, afternoon

    10Unawatuna

    Unawatuna·Beach

    An afternoon on the beach at Unawatuna.

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