Court Square

Galle


This leafy, shady square is still a hub of legal activity and has several lawyers' chambers.


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Nearby Galle attractions

1. Old Gate

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A beautifully carved British coat of arms tops the entrance to the Old Gate on the outer side. Inside, the letters VOC, standing for Verenigde…

2. National Maritime Museum

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Nestled in the old walls, this small museum is worth a quick look for its skeleton of a Bryde's whale and a very useful model that explains how tsunamis…

3. Historical Mansion

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More of an antique store than a museum, this Fort townhouse (which dates back to the Dutch days) contains the private collection of a long-time local…

4. Dutch Hospital

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Now fully restored and home to myriad upmarket boutiques and restaurants, this vast, colonnaded colonial landmark dates from the 18th century. Its size…

5. Zwart Bastion

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Guarding Galle harbour, this bastion was enlarged by the Dutch in 1730 and contains a tunnel (which has not been excavated), possibly once used as a…

6. Dutch Governor's House

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A striking building that dates from 1683, over its doorway is a cockerel and the crest of Galle. It's not open to the public.

7. Marine Archeological Museum

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This spacious maritime museum occupies a colossal old spice warehouse built by the Dutch and dating back to the late 17th century. The structure was…

8. Aurora Bastion

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East-facing bastion, with fine views of Galle harbour. Look out for blocks of coral in its walls.

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