Lonely PlanetJul 21
A walking tour of Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
A walk through heritage buildings repurposed into stylish cafes, boutiques and hotels.
Showroom for traditional textiles and crafts.
16 things in this story
- All Saints’ Anglican ChurchSightGothic-style church with stained glass and timber ceilings.
- Maritime Archaeology MuseumMuseumShowcases seafaring heritage and artifacts from shipwrecks.
- Dutch GateSightOfficially known as the Old Gate.
- Sipnara Shipla SaviyaPlaceShowroom for traditional textiles and crafts.
- Black FortSightLikely oldest surviving part of the fort complex.
- Old Dutch HospitalSightRetail complex with upscale boutiques and restaurants.
- GafeRestaurantServes caramel-esque kithul latte.
- Orchid HousePlaceSells wood carving, jewelry, tea, and souvenirs.
- Stick No BillsPlaceFilled with vintage travel postcards.
- Coffee BrunchRestaurantRetro oasis with koi pond and homemade brunch.
- Pedlar's Corner CaféRestaurantServes food with stellar sunset views from upstairs terrace.
- Hot Hot RotiRestaurantTiny stand selling spicy rottis.
- Flag Rock BastionSightSouthernmost point for watching sunset and cliff divers.
- Ropewalk BarRestaurantSri Lanka's first speciality bar for arrack.
- Galle Fort HotelHotelIconic 18th-century Dutch villa with courtyard and pool.
- Sri Sudharmalaya ViharayaSight