Clock Tower of Fort Galle
Description:
Fort Galle Clock Tower is a fortress built in Sri Lanka by the Dutch between 1640 and 1663.
It is currently one of the largest surviving buildings in Asia by European colonizers.
The clock tower once played the role of a lighthouse, now it is a landmark of the town of Halle. The tower is also one of the main structures of the fort, which was the gateway to the city.
This building has a height of more than forty meters, it is built of stone.
The top of the tower is decorated with a clock with Roman numerals in the medieval style.