Odds and ends, Menike magey Hithe.
3 years ago
Friday, July 31, 2015
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Cricket grounds at Galle, as seen from the Dutch Fort, Sri Lanka.
Just before an international match in June 2015.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Saturday, July 25, 2015
The Dutch Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Galle Fort
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Galle Fort Dutch Fort | |
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| Part of Galle | |
| Galle, Sri Lanka | |
Galle Fort
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Galle Fort
Dutch Fort | |
| Coordinates | 6.025833°N 80.2175°E |
| Type | Defence fort |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Government of Sri Lanka |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1584 and 1684 |
| Built by | Portuguese and Dutch |
| Materials | Granite Stones and coral |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Galle (1640) Several other battles |
| Official name | Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv |
| Designated | 1988 (10th session) |
| Reference no. | 451 |
| State Party | Sri Lanka |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.[1]
The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population.[2][3][4] The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.[4][5] The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by theUNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."[3]
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the "Ramparts of Galle", withstood the Boxing Day tsunamiwhich damaged part of coastal area Galle town. It has been since restored.[2]
Friday, July 24, 2015
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Buttala to Sella Katharagama, Sri Lanka.
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| A wild elephant on the Buttala - Sella Katharagama road. The CTB bus which overtook us had some plantains to offer to the elephant. |
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| Temple to Goddess Lakshmi at Sella Katharagama. |
Monday, July 20, 2015
Scenes by the lagoon, Batticaloa, Sr Lanka.
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| Fisherman's hut. |
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| Outrigger canoes |
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| At work |
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| Brand new hotel |
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