Galle Dutch Fort
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Fortress in Galle, Sri Lanka
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.
Address: Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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