Uitzicht over Galle
1905 Galle, Sri Lanka
An overview of Galle from 1905, showing the fortified town built up around its natural harbor on the island's south coast, decades after it had been surpassed by Colombo as Ceylon's chief port.
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Galle Beach through time — all 9 photos taken here (1867–2020) →