The Ambalama, a wayside rest house of ancient times, at Galle Fort is located at the far end of the fort, within the open area known as Courthouse Square. It is a simple brick-and-mortar structure supported by four cylindrical pillars that carry the roof. The building was renovated in 2008.
The Ambalama is constructed on a raised platform but, unlike many other brick-and-mortar ambalamas found elsewhere in Sri Lanka, it does not have the side walls that are commonly incorporated into such structures.
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
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