Fort Printers

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In the heart of the Fort, this imposing 1825 structure once housed printing presses, and later school classrooms. Today it's divided into two sections: rooms in the older part have enormous wooden beams and are supremely spacious, while the other wing houses more contemporary rooms with sleek, modern decor. The in-house restaurant is one of the best in Galle.


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