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26H9+MP3, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka, Galle, Galle
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15 reviews
Nice historical place but quite small. I had a few explanations by the staff. It's 1000 roupees for foreigners tickets
It's fantastic, and pride is evident here. Old Dutch soldiers use this area and port. This area contains the barracks, armory, and jail. Currently, their security is very tight.
A must visit place if visiting Galle. For a small entrance fee, you get to see a big piece of history. Loved exploring this place.
This is a place where you should visit when you observe the galle face.Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, is the Portuguese ‘s oldest built bastion, and can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall. This is one of the fort’s 14 bastions. It is called Black Fort, since this location was still shrouded in thick coils of smoke from cannons and guns in the ancient days. There is ticket counter in the enterence and every head should be with a ticket. Recommend to visit.
Nice place to visit with kids or friends,locals 50 rs per each forigners 1000 rs per each.There are parrots peacocks in the vicinity.we can walk down the canal enjoing the old duch archtecture.
1000 rps for foreigners. Way overpriced hence I end up not entering. According to other reviews there’s not much to see and miss out on other than there’s a nice view but around Galle fort there are nice views.
This is a part of the Galle dutch port. But most of the visitors do not visit this place because they are not aware of it or do not know how to get there. This place is located adjacent to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG-Police) office . So there is a police post prior to this place. Just ask for their permission, and they will guide you to this area. No prior approval or reservation is required. However, on weekdays, the place might be busy. Once you get there, you can go through an old tunnel and arrive at the open area. There is no such experience you can get in the other parts of this Dutch fort. A few artifacts are also displayed. The view from this location is picturesque. Don't miss this place.
Most historical place in Galle. I do love and know about this place very well .
Swartz bastion (black fort) is a hidden gem inside the DIG of police premises. But it's open for public visits. You just need to inquire. Well preserved, it has prison cells, guard rooms, gun powder stores, guns pointed at 3 directions and a tunnel to go down to the ground level. It was nearly empty, and the sight of the harbor is beautiful. It has an interesting history as well. Lorenzo De Almeda's first arrival spot is so close to the gun platform. A must visit in the Galle fort!
The black fort is a specific bastion of Galle fort. It is the place where the Portuguese constructed on a cliff a little stone fortress. Therefore it incorporates one of the oldest remains of Sri Lankan colonial architecture. This tiny little spot is full of history and the current Galle Fort was an expansion of this tiny settlement. The black fort provides a beautiful view of the Galle's bay. The black fort is also the official residence of the Senior DIG of Police for the Southern Province. Therefore it is not a public space where you can enter and roam around as you wish. The best place to view the black fort is to leave Galle Fort from the old gate and walk immediately to the right on the old jetty. From the old jetty you will be able to see the black fort from the outside. Of course it would be nicer to be on top of the black fort. Enjoy its crumbling architecture and enjoy its magnificent vistas!
