Travellers in Sri Lanka in search of contemporary hotels should not look any further than AVANI Hotels & Resorts, a chain of reputed upscale hotels in the beautiful island. Explore Galle Fort, a historical attraction rich in architectural and archaeological value. Located on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, it was initially built by the Portuguese, and later on fortified by the Dutch. Having retained its old world charm for over 420 years, the fort is visited by both local and foreign people of various ethnicities. Having been recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional heritage value, the fort is an ideal replica which embodies the blend of South Asian traditions and European architecture from the period from 16th to 19th centuries.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+
