2024

LIGHTHOUSE GALL

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Located on the south-eastern tip of the fort, this lighthouse is maintained by Sri Lanka Authority Ports. The original lighthouse, built in 1848 and which was the oldest in the country, was destroyed by a fire in 1934. It was rebuilt in 1938 and overlooks 27 meters sea level. It was rebuilt in 300 metres from the old lighthouse, on a rocky promontory, formerly occupied by the bastion of Utrecht. From there, it is impossible to miss a boat entering the port of Galle. A pedestrian path along the lighthouse leads to a small beach below.

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