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Opening hours: 24 Hours Location: Rampart Street, Galle Fort, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka Entrance fee: Free Galle Lighthouse also is known as Pointe De Galle Light is Sri Lanka’s oldest light station. Established in 1848 as the first onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka, the original 80 feet structure was destroyed by a fire and the existing second structure was built in 1939, just 100 meters away from where its predecessor stood. Standing at 26.5 meters tall the first lighthouse light was furnished with a glass prism lens supported on friction reducing Mercury bath. The bath of mercury had two purposes; one was to keep the lamp at a perfect level and the other was to make the rotation of the lamp smooth and frictionless. Like many lighthouse keepers of the old days, around the world, the lighthouse keepers at the Galle Fort lighthouse must also have been exposed to high levels of highly toxic Mercury on a daily basis. Particularly when they had to remove impurities from the top of the bath and periodically cleaning the liquid metal by passing it through chamois leather. Fortunately, the lighthouse light at Galle Fort has long been automated, and the keeper only makes the 87 feet climb for maintenance and to keep an eye on the ships entering the Galle Harbour from its high point in Point Utrecht Bastion. The Galle lighthouse is situated just a four-minute walk away from Galley 52 and nearly 4 km away from the Galle city centre.
Mathangan SriMathangan Sri
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The Galle Lighthouse otherwise called Point de Galle Light) is an inland Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is worked and kept up with by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. This is Sri Lanka's most seasoned light station. Philippus Baldaeus, a Dutch priest who served nearby in the last part of the 1650s, itemized his perceptions of Galle Harbor, in his work, Description of the East India, Malabar and Coromandel Coasts, expressing that there was an iron gun set on the defenses and a lamp to direct the mariners on top of the 28 feet above ocean level stone which stuck out into the ocean. The main beacon at Galle was worked by the British in 1848. It was a 24.4-meter-high (80 ft) iron beacon, built from cast-iron plates, imported from England, planned by British planner Alexander Gordon and raised by Messrs. Robinson, Engineers of Pimlico. The beacon, painted white, was situated on the southwest stronghold, Utrtecht Bastion, of Galle fortress on the western side of Galle Harbor. It had a proper point light with prolate reflectors, which was apparent for 19 kilometers (12 mi). In July 1936 it was annihilated by fire.
Gomeda GunawardhaneGomeda Gunawardhane
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This is the first lighthouse at Galle was built by the British in 1848. It was a 24.4 m-high (80 ft) iron lighthouse, constructed from cast-iron plates, imported from England, designed by British architect Alexander Gordon and erected by Messrs. Robinson, Engineers of Pimlico. The lighthouse, painted white, was located on the southwest bastion (the Utrecht Bastion) of Galle Fort on the western side of Galle Harbor. It had a fixed point light with prolate reflectors, which was visible for 19 km (12 mi). In July 1936 it was destroyed by fire. The current 26.5 m-high (87 ft) concrete lighthouse was erected by the British about 100 m (330 ft) from the original site in 1939.[The original light was furnished with a glass prism lens floating in a bath of mercury (to reduce friction) and was powered by a weight driven machine.
Jagath Prasanna AmarasingheJagath Prasanna Amarasinghe
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Galle Fort or the Dutch Fort is a Portuguese fortress which was built in 1588 at the bay of Galle on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. This fortress is completed with 14 bastions which is still the best-preserved and best example for the fortified city in Asia built by Europeans by showing the mix of European architectural styles and South Asian traditions. UNESCO declared Galle Dutch Fort as a World Heritage in 1988 under the name of Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. It covers an area of 52 hectares inside the walls. A lighthouse installed on the Utrecht bastion, and a tower erected for the jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1883. A Protestant church also built in Baroque Style in 1775. The most prominent buildings in the fort complex were the Commandant’s residence, the arsenal and the gun house.
Dinesh ChathurangaDinesh Chathuranga
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The Galle Lighthouse, also known as the Pointe de Galle Light, stands majestically in Galle, Sri Lanka. Located within the bounds of the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, it ranks among the oldest lighthouses in Sri Lanka. The original lighthouse was built in 1848 but was destroyed by fire. The current 26.5-meter high structure was erected in 1939 as its replacement. Interestingly, the lighthouse remains dormant during the day, only to be illuminated from 18:00 onwards in the evening. Those wishing to ascend to its peak must navigate a ladder with rungs, adding an element of adventure to the visit. Its construction and ongoing significance owe much to the British colonial influence in the region, making it a testament to the rich history and heritage of Galle.
Andreas KaulAndreas Kaul
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I recently visited the Lighthouse - Galle in Sri Lanka and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The lighthouse, which was built in 1848, still stands tall and serves as a beacon for ships entering the harbor. It is located at the entrance to the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding city. I recommend climbing to the top of the lighthouse for a small fee - the views from up there are truly breathtaking. The lighthouse is open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily, so you can easily fit it into your itinerary. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Lighthouse - Galle - it's a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty all rolled into one.
Kanishka MKanishka M
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attractions: Galle Dutch Fort, Galle Fort Clock Tower, Cafe 82, The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Galle Fort Attractions & Tours, Maritime Museum, Amangalla, Flag Rock Bastion | Galle Dutch Fort, Meeran Mosque, Dutch Reformed Church, restaurants: Pedlar's Inn Cafe and Restaurant, MARU - Galle Fort, A Minute by Tuk Tuk Restaurant, Isle of Gelato, The Bungalow Galle Fort - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar., coconut sambol, KiXi Fort Galle, AQUA Pizza, Ocean Bistro by Starbeans, 1710
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