On the inside of the wall, you will find the Dutch coat of arms and the monogram of the Dutch East India Company. An early morning or evening walk around the Fort’s walls and ramparts, a favourite pastime for the locals, is the ideal way for guests to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Fort.

You may then also run into the coconut vendor or the baker plying their trade from pushcarts. Another favourite pastime is to watch the cricket being played on the cricket pitch just outside the Fort: on the medieval Ramparts, no entry fees are charged… 

Galle Fort is now home to a selection of luxury villas and boutique hotels and a number of excellent restaurants and cafes to welcome visitors, and yoga sessions and spa treatments are also available within our historic walls.

As a base to explore Galle and the many attractions of the beaches, sea and countryside around Galle itself, there is no more interesting experience than to stay within the Galle Fort.