paulinette
Very well preserved
The bastion of Utrecht still carries its original Dutch name, paying homage to the colonial era when the Dutch ruled the city of Galle. The stronghold, which is similar to a stonghold within the protective walls of the city, was previously known as the crescent. It watched over the army of Galle, together with the bastion of the Moon, the Sun and the Stars. In 1760, a total of 30 commanders and 220 soldiers with 15 guns looked out to sea in case of an attack. About two of centuries ago, the bastion Galle lighthouse was constructed, aiming also at protecting the national vessels against approaching pirate ships.
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