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.

• 加勒古城始建于十六世纪，由葡萄牙人所建，在十八世纪时达到鼎盛时期，在英国人入侵之后，开始逐渐衰败。