Religious site
Groote Kerk, Galle
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Groote Kerk, also known as the Dutch Reformed Church, was completed in 1755 and stands as one of the oldest Protestant churches in Sri Lanka. Its interior features a striking floor made of 18th-century tombstones from the Dutch cemetery, each engraved with intricate carvings and family crests. The church also houses a historic organ and a pulpit carved from calamander wood. Visitors can explore the simple yet elegant architecture and reflect on the colonial history embedded in every stone.
Don't miss
- Walk on the historic floor of engraved Dutch tombstones.
- See the 18th-century organ and calamander wood pulpit.
- Observe the simple Dutch colonial architecture.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Groote Kerk, Galle
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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