451 LK - Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (1988)

Brief Description

"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. 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."

加勒老城及其堡垒

"加勒老城始建于16世纪，由葡萄牙人所建，在18世纪时达到鼎盛时期，在英国人入侵之后，开始逐渐衰败。加勒老城由南欧人和东南亚人共同修建，是一个融合了欧洲和南亚传统建筑风格的典型堡垒城市。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/451

Courtesy of zasa from postcrossing forum