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Reverse Travel in Winter | A World Heritage Site You Must Visit in Your Lifetime

| A World Heritage Site You Must Visit in Your Lifetime. Winter is the best time to explore. 🔶🔶🔶Galle Fort is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, built on a rocky peninsula, surrounded by the sea on three sides, and has unique natural beauty. The city walls are tall and thick, and you can enjoy the magnificent sea view of the Indian Ocean while walking along the city walls. You can also see Dutch-style buildings, churches, and more in the ancient city. It is a must-see destination for winter travel! 🎏Attractions ■ Utrecht Bastion and Lighthouse: Located in the southeast corner of Galle Old Town, it is a landmark building of the ancient city. The white lighthouse is 18 meters high and is very suitable for taking photos against the backdrop of the sea, blue sky, and white clouds. ■ Dutch Church: Also known as St. Mary's Church, it is a building with typical Dutch style. The church has many exquisite murals and stained glass, which are worth seeing. ■ Galle Historical Museum: The museum displays a large number of cultural relics and materials related to the history of Galle, including ancient navigation tools, weapons, ceramics, etc. You can learn more about the development of Galle through the visit. ■ Jungle Beach: A niche beach in Galle, with few tourists and a quiet environment. 💹Tickets: Free 🛺Transportation: Galle Old Town is not large, and most attractions can be visited on foot. If you need to go to a farther place, you can choose to take a tuk-tuk or taxi.
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