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About Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion
Point Utrecht Bastion is one of the 14 bastions of this fortified city. It is located at the farthest end of the East of the Galle Fort and its lengthy wall ends here at this bastion. In the 18th century it had 6 canons when it was under Dutch and an inscription is engraved on it in Dutch. The bastion is also named after the hometown of the first Dutch clergyman. The light house which was built in 1938 after the destruction of the first one is located here. Visitors can also make a visit to the Flag Rock, the Clock Tower and some cafes from here. The Dutch cafe is well known among them.
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Lighthouse Beach, Galle, Southern Province
0 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The lighthouse, 18 meters tall, is located at the eastern end of the Galle Fort. It towers on the Point Utrecht Bastion. From here can be viewed...
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Flag Rock, Galle, Southern Province
0.2 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
To the extreme south of the Fort lies the naturally occurring giant rock that was once used by the Portuguese as the defence wall. The sea, at...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
0.4 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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Galle Fort, Southern Province
0.4 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
Located on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Galle Fort has been declared as the World Heritage Site. Built by the...
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
0.5 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
0.7 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
5.9 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
6 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
6.3 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
6.8 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
7.5 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
9.5 km from Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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