Star Bastion

Galle


Large bastion located in the extreme northwest of Fort's walls, with sweeping views of the ocean and nearby clock tower. It was once topped with six cannons.


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1. Muslim Saint's Tomb

0.05 MILES

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

2. Clock Tower

0.09 MILES

Just inside the northern ramparts of the Fort, this large stone bell tower dates from 1883.

3. Moon Bastion

0.09 MILES

There are terrific views over the Galle cricket stadium from this huge bastion, where Dutch soldiers once manned around 19 cannons.

4. Aeolus Bastion

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

5. Main Gate

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The Main Gate in the northern stretch of the wall is a comparatively recent addition – it was built by the British in 1873 to handle the heavier flow of…

6. Galle International Cricket Stadium

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Once a racecourse for wagering British colonials, Galle's cricket ground was established over 100 years ago. Since 1998 it has been used for international…

8. Sun Bastion

0.22 MILES

Occupying the northeast corner of the ramparts, with magnificent vistas over Galle harbour and cricket ground, this large fortification was first…

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