The Star Fort is a fort in Matara, Sri Lanka, located on the eastern bank of the Nilwala River,
approximately 350 metres from the gate to the Matara fort. It was constructed by the Dutch in 1765,
and was originally called Redoute Van Eck.
This is very safe beach in south coast. Polhena beach is a very beautiful and a safe place to have a bath.
Water is very clear and cleen
Great place to sit and watch the world go by. Very clean beach but wasn't safe to swim. Lots of the locals
sit there courting. Just a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
The Matara Fort was built in 1560 by the Portuguese and was substantially re-built by the Dutch in 1640,
following the capture of Galle
This is the only place in Sri Lanka where you can see a this type of building and it has a significant
archeological importance. If you are visiting the Vishnu Dewalaya in Devinuwara, this is only a 10 minute
drive. This place is well conserved and maintained. A place of worth watching. Little bit difficult to find
because you can't see it from the road. You have to climb few steps from the access road.
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.
next to Galle on the island’s south coast, is rated one of the best beaches in the world and is famous for
its natural beauty and intimacy. Unawatuna was voted ‘The World’s Best Tropical Beach’ by The
Discovery Channel, and ‘Best Beach in the World’ by Mark Ellingham, founder of the Rough Guides. No
other beach resort in Sri Lanka offers the same combination of golden sand, a protected bay,
spectacular sunsets, Sri Lanka’s safest swimming all year round, and a reputation for being hassle free
and laid back; all conveniently close to a wide variety of shopping, dining and cultural attractions only 15
minutes away in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka’s Riviera and a UNESCO heritage site. This combination of
attractions, unique in Sri Lanka, is just 90 minutes away from Colombo airport. Paradise has never been
so accessible.
Los of intesting historic items without explanations. Free to visit if you exit through the related jewelery
shop.
Wonderful stupa and small temple - with the requisite reclining Buddha - in a serene area away from all
the hustle and bustle; comparatively few tourists, no horrifically overpriced (and discriminatory) entry
fees, and serene! Worth a visit if one has time!
The Cathedral of St. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Galle. It is a landmark in the city of Galle, Sri Lanka. The cathedral was built by the Society of
Jesus at the end of the 19th century
Galle Harbour is a natural harbour, located in Galle, on the south-western coast of Sri Lanka. Currently
Galle port serves as one of the most active regional ports in the country.
Hummanaya Blowhole is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second
largest blowhole in the world. [1] "Hummanaya" refers to the noise,
"hoo", that can be heard a distance away when the blowhole is active
