{"id":196100,"date":"2021-10-20T07:35:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T02:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=196100"},"modified":"2023-02-09T12:52:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T07:22:16","slug":"shopping-in-galle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/shopping-in-galle\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping In Galle: 11 Best Boutique Stores That Should Be On Every Shopper\u2019s List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Galle once regarded to be a sleepy, but exotic beach town located on Sri Lanka\u2019s southern coast is just 119 kilometers away from the country\u2019s capital city, Colombo. Presently, this place is a bustling place with new designs and ideas. It is also the Southern Province\u2019 administrative capital as well as district capital! It was previously called Gimhathiththa and was the island\u2019s main port prior to 16th century. It is also a classic example of Portuguese built fortified city in South & Southeast Asia, incorporating native traditions and Portuguese architectural styles.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tourists from all over the world flock to this place to enjoy its beauty and serenity. The cobbled streets that exist within the Dutch Fort walls are presently lined by hotels, cafes, boutiques, and shops, which blend modern sensibilities with local aesthetic. There are plenty of attractions and shopping in Galle<\/strong> that is sure to make you busy for at least two days or even three! Galle Fort is also a popularly visited world heritage site along with being the largest fortress remaining in Asia, constructed by the European occupiers.<\/p>\n

The other prominent landmarks here include the National Maritime Museum, City\u2019s natural harbor, Amangalla \u2013a historic luxury hotel, one of the major Shiva temples and St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral established by Jesuit priests.<\/p>\n

Best Places For Shopping In Galle<\/h2>\n

With the below-given guide, you can shop at the best places and ensure that you get only quality items that are worth taking back home and gifting it to your beloved one, friends, colleagues and others known. Shopping in Galle is sure to become fun-filled and exciting by checking out the best boutiques here. It is indeed a wonderful place to carry out souvenir shopping, buy specialty furniture or special clothing.<\/p>\n

1. Barefoot Shop<\/h3>\n
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It is among the popular boutique shops that are frequented by tourists and locals alike. It is also a small sister of the Colombo based flagship store. The shop was established in an old house that was restored to its current beauty with surrounding rooms and a beautiful little courtyard. This store is famous for unique products, such that the other stores in the region are said to have copied its style. The specialty here is the hand-woven products. The items sold here range from full-length saris to table settings. This store also boasts of having the best books and postcards in Galle Fort.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 41 Pedlar St., Galle
Contact: <\/strong>+94912226299<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Top 8 Homestays In Galle To Embrace Your Solitude Amidst Lush Greenery & Tranquil Environ<\/a><\/p>\n

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