Edward's Pillar, Galle

#14 among attractions in Galle

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Edward's Pillar or Galle Tower is a masonry column, which was used as a trigonometrical altitude station, located on the summit of Rumassala Kanda in Unawatuna. ()

Coordinates: 6°0'59"N, 80°14'25"E

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Edward's Pillar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Dutch Hospital, Galle International Cricket Stadium, National Maritime Museum, Galle.

1.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Old Dutch Hospital, Galle
41 min walk • The Old Dutch Hospital in Galle, Sri Lanka, is a historical structure that has been transformed into a vibrant shopping centre, offering a unique blend of the past and present to visitors and locals alike. This colonial building, dating back to the Dutch colonial era...
2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Cricket
Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
51 min walk • Nestled within the historic fort city of Galle, Sri Lanka, the Galle International Cricket Stadium stands as a testament to the country's deep love for the sport of cricket. Recognized as one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world, the venue is bordered...
1.7 miNW
Museum
National Maritime Museum, Galle
44 min walk • Nestled within the historic ramparts of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the National Maritime Museum in Galle, Sri Lanka, is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the sea and Sri Lanka's rich maritime heritage.
1.8 miNW
Museum, Historical place
Galle, Galle
47 min walk • Nestled within the historic ramparts of Galle Fort, the Galle National Museum stands as a cultural bastion in the heart of Galle, Sri Lanka. This museum, housed in a colonial Dutch building dating back to the 17th century, offers a window into the rich tapestry of...
0.7 miSE
6°0'32"N • 80°14'53"E
Unawatuna Beach, Galle
19 min walk • Beach
3.9 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Pilana Raja Maha Vihara, Galle
100 min walk • The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara or Pilana Temple is a Buddhist temple in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Chief Incumbent is Meepe Wagira Thera. The temple is well known in the southern part of the island for its historical Perahera festival.
2 miNW
Tower, View point
Galle Clock Tower, Galle
51 min walk • The Galle Clock Tower is located within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Clock Tower is a popular landmark and overlooks the central Moon Bastion, on the site of the former guard room. The clock tower was constructed in 1883, paid for through public subscriptions by the people of Galle, in recognition of Dr. P. D. Anthonisz.
2.3 miNW
Church
St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle
60 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galle. It is a landmark in the city of Galle, Sri Lanka. The cathedral was built by the Society of Jesus at the end of the 19th century. The first bishop was the Belgian Jesuit Joseph Van Reeth.
1.7 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Galle Fort, Galle
44 min walk • Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
1.7 miNW
Church
All Saints' Church, Galle
45 min walk • All Saints' Church is an Anglican church located within the Galle fort in Galle, Sri Lanka and is located on Church Road.
1.8 miNW
Colonial architecture
Galle Fort Post Office, Galle
45 min walk • The Galle Fort Post Office is the post office in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. The first post office was located at 92 Pedlar Street and opened in 1820, under the direction of the Postmaster General of Ceylon, Lewis Sansoni. It was one of the five first post offices opened in the colony by the British.