St Marys Cathedral Galle

St Marys Cathedral Galle St Marys Cathedral Galle St Marys Cathedral Galle

Boasting an immaculate presence with a tranquil and spiritual ambience, The St. Mary’s Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galle. It is a prominent landmark located at the heart of the city and it is frequented by devotees from around the island. Built during the latter part of the 1900s, the cathedral features strong colonial routes in its architecture and many architects state that it resembles the Victorian and neoclassical design movement. Jesuit Joseph Van Reeth, a Belgian was the Church’s first bishop. Since its establishment, it has been refurbished and modernized several times preserving its colonial looks.

The cathedral features stained glasses, and its interiors have been embellished by splendrous artworks. With its surreal interiors, devotees can engage in peaceful prayers and can escape from reality venturing into a spiritual realm. They could feel that they are closer to go than before while they are within the temple premises. Even if you are someone who doesn’t seek for spiritual wisdom you could feel the cathedral and its ambience instil a sense of peace within your mind. If you are planning to visit Galle during your time in Sri Lanka the St. Mary’s Cathedral is a must-visit attraction that should be added to your itinerary and in turn, you would certainly cherish the experience!

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About Galle District

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo.Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is a sizeable town, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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