galle lighthouse

Galle Fort Lighthouse

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The Galle Lighthouse is an onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. This is Sri Lanka's …

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Feb 5, 2025
The current 26.5 m-high lighthouse was erected by the British about 100 m (330 ft) from the original site in 1939, which got destroyed in fire in 1936.Full review by skmishra1976
Jan 14, 2025
A lovely, historical lighthouse. We just looked around the outside after doing a walk from the Forts to the lighthouse.Full review by HellyDP
Nov 29, 2024
Visited in May 2024. Galle is lovely place with cafes and quirky places to hang out. Visit lighthouse only if you are in Galle. Need not explicitly plan to visit here for lighthouse. There isn't much…Full review by aanchaltomar
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Located:Galle Fort
Height:26.5 m (87 ft)

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any activities specifically carried out in this place?
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mainly walking around, looking up buildings and the architecture. nice shops so shopping is an option. we even managed to do a bit of bird watching, kids took a dip in the …
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mainly walking around, looking up buildings and the architecture. nice shops so shopping is an option. we even managed to do a bit of bird watching, kids took a dip in the water near the lighthouse. lots of restaurants and bars too
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