Galle Fort Clock Tower
Galle Fort Clock Tower
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SevenoaksSinjun
Sevenoaks, UK1,441 contributions
Mar 2020
This is an attractive clock tower relatively easy to find at the top of a stone ramp on the fortifications in the South-West corner of Galle fort. From here you get good views both out to sea and inland across the famous Galle cricket ground. Also, you'll find some interesting statues at the base of the clock tower that I believe relate to the era of the Dutch military rule. Worth a look.
Written 11 May 2020
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,293 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This is within Galle Fort and is a popular landmark in Rampart Street. It overlooks the central Moon Bastion, on the the site of the former guard room. It was built in 1883 and 82 feet high
Written 9 September 2023
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Ollossm
Brundall, UK1,329 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The tower seems to stand out over the fort at various points.
The point it stands on gives good views as well.
Little gallery underneath that comes in at 2000LKR. Ticket gives entry to 2 other locations. At that price for a small gallery we passed.
Lovely spot though
The point it stands on gives good views as well.
Little gallery underneath that comes in at 2000LKR. Ticket gives entry to 2 other locations. At that price for a small gallery we passed.
Lovely spot though
Written 17 January 2024
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Kanishka Herath
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka137 contributions
Aug 2022
Galle Fort Clock Tower is locates at the front side of galle fort. It is being used as the icon of the Galle city. Must visit place in Galle. It is next to Galle International cricket stadium and locals used this as a pavilion for watching cricket match.
Written 8 March 2023
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David
60 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Galle fort is 2 hours beautiful drive by highway from Colombo. Nice experience of passing through different hills and towns. Came back through city road and stopped several beautiful places.
Written 15 February 2020
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Marie S
Wroxall, UK179 contributions
Feb 2020
Nice views of old Galle and the beautiful coats line. Lots of history and worth a visit if in Galle.
Written 12 February 2020
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OppulentDurbanTraveller
Durban, South Africa393 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
The clock tower is situated at the entrance to the Fort. It is a relic from colonial times and is not functional
Written 31 January 2019
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Muditha J
Colombo, Sri Lanka733 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Nothing to watch - architect is attractive , ancient things , very nice looking and it's give good looking for the city
Written 23 September 2018
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Ayesh
Colombo, Sri Lanka44 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
This is the Land mark of galle fort build in 1883 as i remember hight was 83 feet.this is the main area of the fort this was build as gurd tower .
Written 31 August 2024
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6,018 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The Galle Clock Tower stands over 25 metres tall and overlooks the central Moon Bastion. There are so many historical sites around the clock tower.
Written 7 January 2024
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