Neptune Bastion

Galle


A minor bastion located on the western ramparts of the Fort.


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1. Sudharmalaya Temple

0.06 MILES

Gazing over the lawns on the western side of Galle, this small whitewashed temple complex includes a prayer hall (the unusual design of which, including a…

3. Triton Bastion

0.14 MILES

Small southwestern bastion, which was once topped with a windmill (used to draw water to clean Galle's streets).

4. Aeolus Bastion

0.14 MILES

A west-facing, low-walled rampart and popular sunset spot.

5. Muslim Saint's Tomb

0.21 MILES

Small tomb, dedicated to Dathini Ziryam, which is located outside the northwest section of the Fort walls.

6. All Saints Anglican Church

0.21 MILES

A handsome Victorian Gothic structure dating from the mid-19th century. It boasts impressive stained-glass windows, beautifully carved timber arches and…

7. Dutch Reformed Church

0.22 MILES

Originally built in 1640, the present building dates from 1752. Its floor is paved with gravestones from Dutch cemeteries, while other impressive features…

8. Amangalla

0.22 MILES

The Amangalla was built in 1684 to house the Dutch governor and officers. Later, as the New Oriental Hotel, it was the lodging of choice for 1st-class P&O…

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