Galle Fruit Market

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The Galle Fruit Market, also known as the Old Dutch Market, is a vibrant marketplace located in the heart of Galle, Sri Lanka. Housed within a colonial-era building, it offers a glimpse into the city's rich history while providing a bustling environment where locals and tourists alike can purchase a variety of fresh produce. The market is renowned for its colorful displays of tropical fruits and vegetables, making it a popular destination for those seeking to experience the local culture and flavors.

Visitors to the Galle Fruit Market can expect to find an array of fruits, including mangoes, pineapples, papayas, bananas, and more exotic options like durian, jackfruit, and mangosteen. The market is also a place where one can discover unique local fruits such as wood-apple and rambutan. The friendly vendors are often willing to offer samples, allowing shoppers to taste before they buy, and bargaining is a common practice to ensure fair prices.

The market operates daily from early morning until the evening, providing ample opportunity for visitors to explore its offerings. Its location near the historic Galle Fort makes it a convenient stop for those touring the area. The combination of fresh produce, historical ambiance, and lively atmosphere makes the Galle Fruit Market a must-visit spot for anyone traveling through southern Sri Lanka.

Beyond its role as a place to purchase fruits and vegetables, the Galle Fruit Market serves as a cultural hub where one can observe the daily life of the local community. The market's enduring presence and continued popularity underscore its significance as both a commercial center and a cherished landmark within the city of Galle.

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About Galle District

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo.Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is a sizeable town, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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