加勒古城位于斯里兰卡的西南角，距离首都科伦坡有119公里。它由葡萄牙殖民者在16世纪建造，随后经历了荷兰殖民者统治下的大发展，于18世纪达到了顶峰。加勒是欧洲殖民者在南亚和东南亚建立的要塞城市的典型代表，显示了欧洲建筑风格和南亚传统的融合。如今加勒古城已经成为斯里兰卡著名的旅游景点，并且被联合国教科文组织收录在世界文化遗产名录中。[摄影：王欣宁/中国网]

Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the Island's southwestern tip. 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. Now it is a unmissable destination and a Unesco World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.  [Photo by Wang Xinning/China.org.cn]