Secret photography spots inside Galle Fort.
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To find the most picturesque colonial doorways, skip the busy Pedlar Street. Instead, explore Leyn Baan Street and Lighthouse Street early in the morning before the shops open. You will find incredible, vibrantly painted wooden doors and perfectly preserved Dutch architecture without any tourists blocking your photographs.
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