Most of the buildings you can see here are castle-like, which are very attractive. Nowadays, many Chinese buildings have begun to imitate this architectural style. However, it has to be said that only when you see these prototypes will you be amazed by these buildings.
【Introduction to Galle Fort】
Galle Fort is now located on the southwestern coast, facing the vast Indian Ocean. How did it come into being? It is said that in 1905, Portuguese people were blown to Sri Lanka by a strong wind while sailing to India, and landed in Galle. From then on, they began to colonize this place. With the passage of time, the Dutch later drove out the Portuguese and also built a military fortress in Galle.
This ancient city is full of western charm, strolling among them seems to travel through time and space, to the 16th century Europe.
【Galle Fort】
1. Stilt Fishermen
Before we arrived at Galle Fort, we visited the most representative cultural landscape in Sri Lanka – the stilt fishermen.
The social structure in Sri Lanka is relatively rigid, so stilt fishermen are usually a family business, passed down from generation to generation. Men go fishing at sea, while women stay at home to process the fish they caught the day before. Sri Lanka has a hot climate, so fishing is usually done in the cool morning.
With the development of modern fisheries, the primitive fishing scene of stilt fishermen has actually disappeared. What we see now is a “performance-style” fishing specially made for tourism. Taking photos with fishermen is no longer charged separately, but if you want to stand on stilts and experience it yourself, you need to pay an extra 2000~3000 rupees.
2. The Streets and Alleys of Galle Fort
Due to time constraints, our visit to the old city of Galle was a whirlwind, basically just walking around and looking at the exterior.
3. Dutch Reformed Church
It was originally built in 1640 and rebuilt in 1752-1755. Dutch commander Casparus de Jong and his wife donated to build this church to thank God for the birth of their first child.
4. The Mila Mosque
The Flag Rock is a platform protruding into the sea from the city wall, and it is also the best place to enjoy the sea view and watch the sunrise and sunset.
5. Shri Sudharmalaya Temple
The only Buddhist temple in the city, its style is also Westernized. If it weren’t for the pagoda in front of the door, it would be really hard to tell it’s a Buddhist temple.
6. Galle Fort
Galle Fort is the landmark building here, and it is the highlight of the ancient city tour. As a defensive fortress, Galle Fort is very solid. It not only survived the severe Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, but also became a guardian for the ancient city to block the tide.
The fort and the bell tower
If it weren’t for time constraints, I would actually like to watch the sunrise over the sea here, experience it in a foreign country. What would it feel like? Would it be different? I’m looking forward to it.
Warm Tips
There will be people with little monkeys taking photos for tourists by the fort. The monkeys will actively climb onto people passing by. If you don’t want to take photos, refuse clearly. Don’t take photos when you see a monkey climbing onto other people.
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