Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications World Heritage Site

Official name: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications | UNESCO
Country: Sri Lanka | Map
Continent: Asia
Location: City of Galle, Southern Province
6.2800° Lat, 80.2163° Lon | Map
Code: 451
Time Zone: Asia/Colombo (+0530, +0530)
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Category: Cultural
Description: Inscribed 1988. Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.