The Galle Fort located 4 hours south of Colombo is the corner stone of the southwest coast and the cultural accompaniment to Galle's stunning beachfront villas. Set within the fort ramparts which were built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, this labyrinth of tiny streets is lined with old merchant houses many of which have now been converted into gorgeous holiday villas. Just as the Moorish, Iberian, Dutch and British colonials created the historic fabric of the Galle Fort, nowadays its diverse community of Muslims, Christians, artists, writers and ex-pats create a cosmopolitan atmosphere quite unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka. The fort is by far the hippest holiday destination in Sri Lanka and the Moorish villas with their inner courtyards and roof top views are very special and unique.
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