Sri Lanka
Things to do in Galle
7 places4 stories2 routes
Sightlore has 7 places to explore in Galle, and 4 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Galle's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Galle Lighthouse
The Galle Lighthouse (also known as Pointe de Galle Light) is an onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is Sri Lanka's oldest light station.
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Galle Fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
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Groote Kerk, Galle
The Groote Kerk or Dutch Reformed Church is located within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka and is situated near the entrance to the fort.
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National Museum of Galle
The National Museum of Galle (Galle National Museum) is one of the national museums of Sri Lanka.
Discovery routes in Galle
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Galle: The Fort, Groote Kerk and the Lighthouse
From St. Mary's Cathedral in Galle to Galle Fort; inside the fort, the National Museum of Galle, Groote Kerk and Galle Lighthouse.
South coast: Galle, Unawatuna and Mirissa
From Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse to Unawatuna Beach, then on to Mirissa Beach.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Galle Fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
Galle Lighthouse
The Galle Lighthouse (also known as Pointe de Galle Light) is an onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is Sri Lanka's oldest light station.
Museums
National Museum of Galle
The National Museum of Galle (Galle National Museum) is one of the national museums of Sri Lanka.
Places of worship
St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle
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.
Groote Kerk, Galle
The Groote Kerk or Dutch Reformed Church is located within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka and is situated near the entrance to the fort.
Nature
Unawatuna Beach
Beach at Unawatuna on the south coast of Sri Lanka, close to Galle.
Mirissa beach
Beach at Mirissa in the south of Sri Lanka.
Explore Galle with your camera
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