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The Southern Forts

The Southern Forts
The Southern Forts
Heritage places

Places to see in this region

Galle: Where the Spirit of Old Ceylon Still Walks Beside the Sea

Galle

The Southern Forts
Sir Christopher Ondaatje: Yala and the Leopard Legacy

Yala National Park

The Southern Forts
Galle Fort: Europe’s Most Beautiful Outpost in Asia

Galle Fort

The Southern Forts
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Old Ceylon stories

Stories from this region

Galle Fort Sri Lanka: Old Ceylon by the Sea

Galle: Where the Spirit of Old Ceylon Still Walks Beside the Sea

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A Fort City Where the Past Still Feels Close Galle Fort Sri Lanka| There are few places in Sri Lanka where the past feels as close as it does in Galle. …

Sir Christopher Ondaatje: Yala and the Leopard Legacy

Sir Christopher Ondaatje: The Ceylon-Born Philanthropist Who Never Forgot Yala

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A Life Remembered Through Sri Lanka’s Wild Places Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s name belongs to many worlds. He was a businessman, philanthropist, adventu…

Matara Star Fort: Colonial Defences in Matara

Matara Fort and Star Fort: Colonial Defences on Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast

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Matara is often treated as a quick stop on the way to Mirissa, Dondra, Weligama or the deep south. But for travellers interested in colonial Sri Lanka, the c…

Historical Mansion Museum Galle Fort Courtyard Well

The Courtyard Well of the Historical Mansion Museum in Galle Fort

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A Quiet Heritage Corner Inside Galle Fort Historical Mansion Museum Galle Fort| Inside the historic streets of Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka’s most atmosph…

Tangalle Sri Lanka: Old Harbour Town

Tangalle as an Old Harbour Town: Southern Coast Stories Beyond the Beach

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Tangalle sri lanka| is usually introduced as a beach destination. Travellers know it for long sandy bays, coconut palms, quiet resorts, turtle beaches, blue …