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“Old Gate ...Galle Dutch Fort”

Nov 2023

It is a must visit place for visitors who love the history ,Architecture etc.... Excellent place..

“Gall Fort Old Gate”

Jun 2023

The arch on the Fort side of the gate is inscribed with the coat of arms of VOC, while the arch on the exterior, port...

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Vithiri Travels

Colombo, Sri Lanka3 contributions

Old Gate ...Galle Dutch Fort

Nov 2023 • Business

Galle ancient Dutch fort city
Is a UNESCO listed historical site.
It is a must visit place for visitors who love the history ,Architecture etc....
Excellent place..

Written November 4, 2023

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Dan L

Bunbury, Australia8,540 contributions

Relic of the Portuguese

Oct 2019

This Gate is the last remaining link with the Portuguese builders of the original fort in 1588 and is located on the North wall. The Coats of Arms that are visible date from the Dutch and British colonial eras. Great history and a must see in the fort.

Written November 21, 2019

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Tintin

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VoC insignia

Aug 2019 • Family

If you come from the mainland this gate is on the left hand side of the fort. This is the original gate of the fort. When you pass through this gate you have this special feeling as if you are entering a time machine. As if you are entering history...

When the British took over Galle Fort they moved the insignia of the Dutch East Indian Company (VoC) to the back and replaced it with the British coat of arms. Both coat of arms can still be seen today.

This is a very special place.

Cars, three-wheelers, motorcycles and bicycles use this gate. So be careful when taking pictures!

Written August 28, 2019

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Rosario_it

Belgium1,763 contributions

One of the gates

Aug 2018 • Solo

This one is one of the best gates which allow the entry to the old town.
I was already inside and so I went towards the wals to see this gate.
Very beautiful is the British Coat of Arms at the top of the gate.

Written July 4, 2019

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NLB-Artem

Moscow, Russia12,223 contributions

Ancient gate.

Aug 2023 • Couples

The oldest gate of the fort, built by the Portuguese, is an arch in the wall of a long warehouse building, which was also the wall of the fortress.

Written September 27, 2023

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