Galle, SRILANKA

This postcard-worthy city on Sri Lanka's southern coast is a cauldron of grand colonial architecture, stunning views, delicious food and warm local culture-with a growing artist community to watch.

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Galle Fort

The beating heart of this city lies at Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site and a storied landmark of Sri Lanka’s colonial past. Between the chic boutiques, cafes and hotels that have popped up in recent years, you can still find vignettes of authentic Sri Lankan history, culture and hospitality. One good-looking storefront worth a stop is Stick No Bills, a well-loved poster and print shop on Pedlar Street, one of Galle’s most prolific shopping destinations. But don’t come to the Fort with a predetermined list of shops to visit—true magic lies in getting lost in its time-worn laneways, discovering their wonders on your own.

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