Dutch Reformed Church
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Traveller20175
Arizona515 contributions
Jul 2023
Did a walking tour of the Galle Fort Area and visited the church during the tour. A historical church building with a lot of history and cool to see all the inscriptions on the floor of the church in Dutch. It is free to enter. We did a quick tour of the place but definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.
Written July 25, 2023
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Lily 🌷
Galle, Sri Lanka24 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
This is situated in the galle dutch fort and it was built by the Dutch in 1755 and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country. There are many tombstones stones date goes back the 18th century during the Dutch period. And also there were some 2 basement cellars, which were closed/ barricaded.
Written August 12, 2022
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Film G
New England973 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
One of those things you see while in Galle, the church is surprisingly well kept, and is full of tombstones inside and out. There is also a small crypt that is locked. (Don’t fall down!) Stop. Look around. Take a photo. Move on. (And leave a donation.)
Written February 14, 2020
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,592 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a pleasant historic church located in the town centre. It is worth visiting and walking round.
Written March 18, 2020
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Dingo_6152
Fremantle, Australia1,979 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This serene church oozes history, from its simple white stone exterior, surrounded by granite tombstones of former Dutch settlers.
Inside its plain wooden pews and grey flagstone floor is like stepping back in time.
Make sure you read some of the tombstones in the floor - fascinating piece of history - beautifully preserved.
Inside its plain wooden pews and grey flagstone floor is like stepping back in time.
Make sure you read some of the tombstones in the floor - fascinating piece of history - beautifully preserved.
Written December 30, 2015
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pinoytraveller2
Luzon, Philippines15,280 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
This review is quite late. The Dutch Reformed Church is conveniently located within the vicinity of Galle Fort. The beautiful church building is well maintained and is neatly covered with white paint. I went inside and found a group of young choir members having their practice. It is interesting to see many inscriptions on the walls and on the floor.
Written September 1, 2015
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Marie S
Wroxall, UK189 contributions
Feb 2020
Visited as part of whistle stop Galle visit. Nice enough, lovely history and beautiful views. Worth a visit
Written February 12, 2020
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Joanne E
Sydney, Australia87 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
The church is beautiful and in great condition. We spent about 10 or 15 minutes having a quick look around, especially at the tombs built into the floor. The writing, of course wasn’t in English but we could read the dates and some were adorned with a skull and cross bones. There were also tombstones of settlers outside the church, many of whom had died at a young age. You are sure to walk past the church so pop in for a quick visit.
Written December 29, 2017
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ZinamonKveen
Colombo, Sri Lanka786 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
There are some interesting gravestones inside and outside this church but not much information is available. The church does not look particularly well maintained and though there appears to be a crypt, that area has always looked rundown over the 20+ years I've seen it.
Written April 17, 2017
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Percy A
Vientiane111 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
The Dutch were amongst the worst colonisers; rapacious and violent. But walking through the church and reading the various dedications one can't but marvel at their sense of adventure, or was it rapaciousness. Whatever.. definitely a place to visit and reflect.
Written January 27, 2016
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What time is the service on Sunday?
Johann R
Colombo, Sri Lanka233 contributions
Not really sure, but you could call (+94) 071 860 5385 to find out.
RoxaneB1975
Beaconsfield, Canada21 contributions
Hello, I would like to know what times (and days) the church is open to visitors. Thank you
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