Galle (Sinhala: ගාල්ල, romanized: Gālla; Tamil: காலி, romanized: Kāli) (formerly French: Point de Galle) is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.

Émile Gallé (French pronunciation: [emil ɡale]; 4 May 1846 in Nancy – 23 September 1904 in Nancy) [1] was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement.

Émile Gallé (born May 8, 1846, Nancy, France—died Sept. 23, 1904, Nancy) was a celebrated French designer and pioneer in technical innovations in glass. He was a leading initiator of the Art Nouveau style and of the modern renaissance of French art glass.

Perched on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Galle wears its history on its sleeve. Windswept beaches and nodding palms surround its colonial-era showpiece, a 16th-century Portuguese-built fort, while the rest of the city is trimmed with Dutch-style houses, quirky shops, whitewashed mansions, and heritage museums.

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is situated on a small rocky promontory on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese as a fortified town, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century under Dutch colonial rule.

Sep 24, 2023 · All about the old town of Galle Fort in Sri Lanka. With its European history, narrow alleys, small boutique hotels, and quaint shops Galle is a must see..

Sep 13, 2019 · Galle, on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, is where heritage has become hip. This atmospheric small city is one of the country's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, notable for being the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South Asia (the Indian Subcontinent) and Southeast Asia.

Mar 19, 2024 · Galle is Sri Lanka’s fourth most populous city and the crown jewel of the island’s southern coast. The town is worth exploring for its colonial buildings, its ancient fort, its proximity to world-class beaches and its eclectic mix of cultures.

Jan 28, 2025 · Here’s everything you need to know about the incredible city of Galle in Sri Lanka! Top things to do and visit in Galle. Every minute I spent exploring the fort and strolling through the streets of the historic center was well worth it.

Galle, a city that resonates with the whispers of the past, is a testament to Sri Lanka’s rich colonial heritage and breathtaking natural beauty. Situated in the southern province, this enchanting city is a fusion of history, culture, and nature, making it a …