Situated on a rocky peninsula more than a north-south extension of the Indian Ocean, about 100 kilometres south of Colombo, the south-west Sri Lankan island is a natural port. The Portuguese settled on the island in 1505. They created a trading station in Galle in 1507 and built Saints. More than 100 years after the Cruise fort, the Dutch created the basic layout of the city. The houses in the quiet streets of Galle have neat stone walls. The elegant gates have a strong Dutch flavor. Since the 18th century, Galle has become a strong stronghold. The 14 fort suspension bridges protect the city. Other military-style buildings at the end of the fortress - the mansion, the gunpowder warehouse - stand within three miles of the paddock and near the port. Commercial and warehousing buildings can also be found. British, French, Danish and Spaniards have coveted the Dutch fortress in the Indian Ocean since 1796. The British colony remained in Galle until 1948, when the visit to Galle coincided with the success of Brexit and the hope of peace - always overshadowing Galle.