Twin Cities
The City of Galle is twinned with:
Country | City | State / Region | Since |
---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | Velsen | North Holland | 1988 |
Although not an official twin city, Melbourne, Australia 'adopted' Galle after the 2004 tsunami disaster, funding the reconstruction of its cricket ground and providing financial and other support.
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