Galle Behind the Facades of Galle Fort

Every home in the Fort tells a story that echoes a distant past; together, they create an architectural rhythm of exceptional beauty. This walk is for those who want to explore deeper and wonder what's beyond Galle Fort's elegant facades: it decodes the architectonic beauty of the heritage town and dives into its many different architectural and historical layers. Students of Colombo’s Moratuwa University selected 12 archetypical properties and spent some time to talk, observe, analyse and draw the different architectural influences and intricate details. They produced some beautiful hand drawn sketches of the historic dwellings; plans, sections, elevations and perspectives, in pencil and in ink.
  • 2 hours
  • 3700 steps (3 km)
  • Story Walk
  • 12 things to see and do

This walk is

last updated on February 2024

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Department of Architecture, Moratuwa University

As the cradle of architectural education in the country, The Faculty of Architecture of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Architecture, Building Economics, Town and Country Planning, Integrated Design and Facilities Management. As part of their Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) degree, students learn to measure, draw and document architecture and measured drawing fieldwork in Galle Fort was part of their degree course. The project was executed under the expert guidance of Ar. Damith de Silva, Ar. Kavindra Herath, Ar. Rajitha Katugaha, Dr. Wajishani Gamage and Dr. Nadeeka Jayaweera. The students that participated in this fieldtrip are: P.Y. Dhanujaya P.Y., D.N. Ranaweera, W.K.B.H.D.Fernando, K.M.V.R. Kahandugoda, A.A.J. Monicadigith, H.T.E. Silva, T.S. Hathurusingha, N.A.A.P.K. Nishshanka, D.H. Rashmika, B.K.N. Adikari, S.K. Geethanjana, H.G.G. Kalindunee, S. Niroshani, K. Sriprashanth, E.G.D.M. Wijesinghe, R.K.U.S.S.P.Y. Ranaweera, A.A.H.P. Wijesundara, Y. Anputhasan, D.G.N.Y. Dissanayaka, M.D.C.H. Goonetilleke, E.I. Kappagoda, S. Peraisoody, A.H. Swarnadhipathi, A.K.G.T.D. Wijerathna, D.P.M.M. Dissanayaka., M.G.A.A.N.A.T Athapaththu, P.D.G.N., Gunarathna, K.D.C.S. Arunarathna, R.R.M.S.I Rathnayake, K.M. Thathsara, P.H.S. Wishmi, M. Sathgunaraja, F.A. Rumie, M.B.R.C. Balagalla, D.W.J.A. Dissanayaka, V. Harish, L.U.A.H.N. Lansakara, M.A.P.P.B. Perera, U.H.M.L.D.B. Udagedara, A.L.M.W.S.A Yaasir, W.S.A.Perera, J.P.M. Jayasingha, H.M.P.M. Bandara, R.K. Dissanayake, W.A.D.D. Wijesingha, S. Lathushikan, B.A.S. Ruwanpura, N.G.D.M. Yasawardana, K. Divaan, H.M.N.A. Herath, L.A.N.J. Liyanaarachchi, S.C. Pitawala, R.P.D.Y. Sangeeth, L.G.N.S. Udayawansha, C.J. Ranasinghe, J.H.S.R. Dilanka, J.D.A. Fernando, P. Rajaseelan, A.R.P.G.T. Dasunika, K.M.H. Dulanjali, W.A. Imesh, K.A.S.G. Perera, K.K.P.R. Vinya, M.D. Sanuthmi, H.K. Dushan, H.K.S.A. Dayarathna, Y. Janushika, K.K. Madhuwanthi, M.R.F. Rabia, H.A.R. Savindi, M.L.D.N. Darshaka, M.S.W. Fayith, D.A.S De Silva., E.M.U.K. Ekanayaka, K.A.D.B. Manudam, W.W.S.Rajapaksha, G.R.S.D., Senevirathna, V.S. Weerasooriya, B.D.R. Thathsarani, G.D.G.I.D. Udayakumara, K.H.R. Wattage, D.D.S. De Silva, J.M.K.H. Jayasooriya, M. Meharuban, H.W. Sewwandi, I.W.K.D.G. Wickramarathna, S.M.H.N. Samarakoon, S.K. Maddumage, H.H.S. De Silva, T.H.S. Jayawardhana, J.A. Melshan, B.D.S. Silva, H.K.S.R. Halvitige, Y.K. Rathnaweera, S.M.S. Begum

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This walk is

last updated on February 2024

Created by

About

Department of Architecture, Moratuwa University

As the cradle of architectural education in the country, The Faculty of Architecture of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Architecture, Building Economics, Town and Country Planning, Integrated Design and Facilities Management. As part of their Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) degree, students learn to measure, draw and document architecture and measured drawing fieldwork in Galle Fort was part of their degree course. The project was executed under the expert guidance of Ar. Damith de Silva, Ar. Kavindra Herath, Ar. Rajitha Katugaha, Dr. Wajishani Gamage and Dr. Nadeeka Jayaweera. The students that participated in this fieldtrip are: P.Y. Dhanujaya P.Y., D.N. Ranaweera, W.K.B.H.D.Fernando, K.M.V.R. Kahandugoda, A.A.J. Monicadigith, H.T.E. Silva, T.S. Hathurusingha, N.A.A.P.K. Nishshanka, D.H. Rashmika, B.K.N. Adikari, S.K. Geethanjana, H.G.G. Kalindunee, S. Niroshani, K. Sriprashanth, E.G.D.M. Wijesinghe, R.K.U.S.S.P.Y. Ranaweera, A.A.H.P. Wijesundara, Y. Anputhasan, D.G.N.Y. Dissanayaka, M.D.C.H. Goonetilleke, E.I. Kappagoda, S. Peraisoody, A.H. Swarnadhipathi, A.K.G.T.D. Wijerathna, D.P.M.M. Dissanayaka., M.G.A.A.N.A.T Athapaththu, P.D.G.N., Gunarathna, K.D.C.S. Arunarathna, R.R.M.S.I Rathnayake, K.M. Thathsara, P.H.S. Wishmi, M. Sathgunaraja, F.A. Rumie, M.B.R.C. Balagalla, D.W.J.A. Dissanayaka, V. Harish, L.U.A.H.N. Lansakara, M.A.P.P.B. Perera, U.H.M.L.D.B. Udagedara, A.L.M.W.S.A Yaasir, W.S.A.Perera, J.P.M. Jayasingha, H.M.P.M. Bandara, R.K. Dissanayake, W.A.D.D. Wijesingha, S. Lathushikan, B.A.S. Ruwanpura, N.G.D.M. Yasawardana, K. Divaan, H.M.N.A. Herath, L.A.N.J. Liyanaarachchi, S.C. Pitawala, R.P.D.Y. Sangeeth, L.G.N.S. Udayawansha, C.J. Ranasinghe, J.H.S.R. Dilanka, J.D.A. Fernando, P. Rajaseelan, A.R.P.G.T. Dasunika, K.M.H. Dulanjali, W.A. Imesh, K.A.S.G. Perera, K.K.P.R. Vinya, M.D. Sanuthmi, H.K. Dushan, H.K.S.A. Dayarathna, Y. Janushika, K.K. Madhuwanthi, M.R.F. Rabia, H.A.R. Savindi, M.L.D.N. Darshaka, M.S.W. Fayith, D.A.S De Silva., E.M.U.K. Ekanayaka, K.A.D.B. Manudam, W.W.S.Rajapaksha, G.R.S.D., Senevirathna, V.S. Weerasooriya, B.D.R. Thathsarani, G.D.G.I.D. Udayakumara, K.H.R. Wattage, D.D.S. De Silva, J.M.K.H. Jayasooriya, M. Meharuban, H.W. Sewwandi, I.W.K.D.G. Wickramarathna, S.M.H.N. Samarakoon, S.K. Maddumage, H.H.S. De Silva, T.H.S. Jayawardhana, J.A. Melshan, B.D.S. Silva, H.K.S.R. Halvitige, Y.K. Rathnaweera, S.M.S. Begum

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