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A world heritage fort which created by Dutch in Colonial Era, that finds ruins in the colonial era. Galle also famous for natural harbor and this is one of the best preserved South Asia’s sea fort. Dutch used this peninsula for creating amazing sea fort with high safe. Then England also developed this fort in a considerable amount. Walking through the ramparts and stone walls of the Galle Fort make exudes colonial era. There are timber or masonry pillars still remaining by presenting a great history since centuries.  Inside of the Galle fort, there are many museums to grab more knowledge about the past history. Galle National Museum was a barracks for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). There are many exhibits things which go to Dutch period. Not even that Manson house museum is one of a private museum located in Galle. National Maritime Museum where exhibit shipwrecks parts found. Also, Galle fort is one of a great location for Honeymoon or having great holidays.