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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Galle

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Galle, Sri Lanka

Updated May 11, 2021
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Galle Fort

Galle, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Galle, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort

Originating in the 16th century this fort is far more than a military structure.
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Unawatuna Peace Pagoda

Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

Unawatuna Peace Pagoda

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.
2 miles from Galle

Koggala, Sri Lanka

Stilt Fishermen of Koggala

Actually this "ancient" way of fishing may have started as recently as WW2
8 miles from Galle

Weligama, Sri Lanka

Kushtarajagala Statue

Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?
14 miles from Galle
Ambalangoda Masks

Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

Ariyapala Mask Factory and Museum

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.
17 miles from Galle
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