GALLE, Sri Lanka -- Just 129 kilometers south of Colombo, Galle feels a world away from Sri Lanka's commercial capital and largest city. Once a Dutch settlement, this coastal town has grown into a colorful mosaic of cultures, cuisines and communities. It is one of the island nation's most cosmopolitan enclaves, and without doubt, among its most beguiling.
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Footloose in Galle: Cultures collide on Sri Lanka's south coast
History is woven into the food, faiths and rhythms of the old town and fort
Walks along the ramparts of Galle, in southern Sri Lanka, offer sweeping views of the sea. (All photos by Kalpana Sunder)
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