About Flag Rock, Galle
To the extreme south of the Fort lies the naturally occurring giant rock that was once used by the Portuguese as the defence wall. The sea, at this place, is full of rocks, most of which are not visible to the eye. This was a place standing upon which the signals and warnings were made to the incoming ships. That is how it got the name ‘Flag Rock’. It is also the place where the Dutch hoisted their flag in 1733. A well picturesque site it is as the top of the rock offers spectacular views of the sea and the nearby bastions of the Fort, Meera Mosque and lighthouse. People especially throng here in the evenings to view the sunset on the sea. A pleasant way of spending the evenings here is to take a stroll along the Pedlar Street which is lined with restaurants and souvenir shops. Also, you can enjoy the calmness of the sea sitting on this rock while having the bites of Street food.
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Places to Visit near Flag Rock, Galle
Galle Lighthouse, Point Utrecht Bastion, Southern Province
0.2 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
Point Utrecht Bastion is one of the 14 bastions of this fortified city. It is located at the farthest end of the East of the Galle Fort and its...
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Lighthouse Beach, Galle, Southern Province
0.2 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The lighthouse, 18 meters tall, is located at the eastern end of the Galle Fort. It towers on the Point Utrecht Bastion. From here can be viewed...
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Galle Fort, Southern Province
0.3 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
Located on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Galle Fort has been declared as the World Heritage Site. Built by the...
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
0.5 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
0.6 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
0.7 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
6.2 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
6.3 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
6.6 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
7 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
7.7 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
9.7 km from Flag Rock, Galle - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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