Galle People of Galle Fort

The red-roofed white-washed colonial houses catapult you back to days-long-gone. But more than the buildings, it’s the people that make this place unique. A place that celebrates unity in diversity; a glorious potpourri of ethnicity with a cosmopolitan vibe. We meet its long-time residents. Hear their stories, learn what they love.
  • 2 hours
  • 3,700 (3km)
  • Story Walk
  • 14 things to see and do

This walk is

last updated on January 2019

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About

Daisy Perry

Daisy is a writer who finds inspiration in everyday Sri Lank- an life. She loves listening to and recording people’s stories. In the Fort, she is most likely to be found having tea with friends or having a swim off Lady’s Sea Bath Beach.

@daisyperry1
Atheeq Ifthikar

Atheeq is a photographer with a passion for Galle Fort. In fact, it is here that he learnt how to use a camera. He loves capturing people’s unique characteristics. Atheeq is most likely to be found on the ramparts giving a walking tour or at his friend’s art gallery on Leyn Baan Street.

www.atheeqifthikar.com
Shehan Dissanayake

Shehan is a Landscape Architect, who tries to expose the intangible sense of a place to the world. Inspired by historic seafarers, he created a map of the city he loves.

@shehan.d.ace

Download Map

Like an old-fashioned paper map? We've got you covered! Download and print this illustrated map. So you can get lost without getting lost.

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This walk is

last updated on January 2019

Written by

Photos by

Designed by

About

Daisy Perry

Daisy is a writer who finds inspiration in everyday Sri Lank- an life. She loves listening to and recording people’s stories. In the Fort, she is most likely to be found having tea with friends or having a swim off Lady’s Sea Bath Beach.

@daisyperry1
Atheeq Ifthikar

Atheeq is a photographer with a passion for Galle Fort. In fact, it is here that he learnt how to use a camera. He loves capturing people’s unique characteristics. Atheeq is most likely to be found on the ramparts giving a walking tour or at his friend’s art gallery on Leyn Baan Street.

www.atheeqifthikar.com
Shehan Dissanayake

Shehan is a Landscape Architect, who tries to expose the intangible sense of a place to the world. Inspired by historic seafarers, he created a map of the city he loves.

@shehan.d.ace

Download Map

Like an old-fashioned paper map? We've got you covered! Download and print this illustrated map. So you can get lost without getting lost.

Download Map