加勒老镇及其防御工事

加勒老城始建于16世纪，由葡萄牙人所建，在18世纪时达到鼎盛时期，在英国人入侵之后，开始逐渐衰败。加勒老城由南欧人和东南亚人共同修建，是一个融合了欧洲和南亚传统建筑风格的典型堡垒城市。

Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.

文化遗产


国别	斯里兰卡 Sri Lanka
中文名称	加勒老镇及其防御工事
英文名称	Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
遗产类别	文化遗产
登录年份	1988
选入标准	(iv)