Galle Hotels

Dutch Reformed Church - Built in 1640, the floor of the church is paved in gravestones that come from an old Dutch cemetery.

Old Town Galle - Marked as a World Heritage Site, you can view ramparts, fortifications and a lighthouse.

Cathedral of St Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary - A church built by the Society of Jesus in 1874.

Amangalla Luxury Hotel - This is a fivestar Galle hotel, parts of which were built in 1684. It was previously known as the New Oriental Hotel.

Galle Art & Culture

• National Museum - It includes information on lace making, a few traditional masks and some religious items on display.
• National Maritime Archaeology Museum - Built in 1711 by the Dutch, this museum contains coral beds, deep-sea fish and information on different fishing methods.
• South Ceylon Industrial Agency and Handicraft Factories - You can watch local craftsmen and women make a variety of handcrafted Galle goods.
• Exotic Roots - A local French artist named Catherine makes colourful home decorations with her daughter.
• Ariyapala Mask Museum - Watch the mask-making process from start to finish. Also features an educational tour focused on the significance of the masks in Sri Lankan culture.

Galle Shopping

• Ibrahim Jewellery - A place where you can get high-quality jewellery.
• Suthuvili Gallery - An interesting place that sells elaborate polychromatic masks.
• Shoba Display Gallery - The base for Power of Hands Foundation that teaches local women about dying crafts.
• Historical Mansion - Contains a private collection that includes colonial Galle artefacts and jewellery. Most items are for sale.
• Elephant Walk - A local arcade that sells a variety of unique curio items and English books.

Gay & Lesbian Galle

• Companions on a Journey - A GLBT organization that focuses on fighting for the rights of gay individuals in Galle.
• Andrees Tours - A gay- and lesbian-friendly tour operator that organizes tours around Sri Lanka.
• Brief - The private garden of Bevis Baca that features interestingly provocative sculptures and a large collection of paintings and photographs. Adults only.
• Sri Lanka Trekking Nature Holidays - A GLBT-friendly Galle tour organization that focuses on
outdoor excursions.
• Lush - A disco located in Colombo that is popular with the local gay and lesbian community.