The Galle Fort is located in the Bay of Galle on the South East coast of Sri Lanka, 113 km from Colombo. It was built by the Portuguese in 1588, then in the 17th century fortified by the Dutch. It's historical, archaeological and architectural heritage, which even after more than four centuries, retains a beautiful appearance due to the huge work of reconstruction work done by archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

The history of the Fort is very rich, so today it is home to multinational and multi-confessional population. The government of Sri Lanka and the Dutch, who still own some property inside the fortress, trying to make her one of the modern wonders of the world.

Historical and architectural value of the Fort were recognized as UNESCO and the building was listed in the world cultural heritage of UNESCO as "a unique urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries".

The Galle Fort, also known as the "Dutch Fort", or "Bastion of Halle, has withstood the tsunami, which damaged part of the coastal area of Galle city. Since it was already restored. The Fort also houses the exclusive resort Amangalla that is close to Dutch reformed Church. Originally this building was built in 1684 for Dutch Governor and his staff. Then it was converted into a hotel and named in 1865 as the New Oriental hotel. Stayed here European passengers travelling between Europe and Galle port in the 19th century.

From the walls of the Fort every day you can watch the stunning beauty of the sunset, when the sun is drowning in the ocean, leaving only a crimson trace.