Overview

A great remaining of the Colonial era, a place still used everyday for the vegetable market since started age of colonial. The Dutch Market is a hub for Galle activity. Green market is the oldest market in Galle, where you can find almost everything. The main attraction is the old styled tiled building housing this market. This is an all in all market, where you get vegetables, meats and fruits all together.To the west is the train station and catholic church farther up the hill, To the east the fish market on the shoreside is worth checking put. The main product is the salted fish which is available in plenty and you can see big salted fish hanging, which is something different than back home. The best part of this market is that it is well maintained and clean. If vegetable and fruit markets are your thing, Dutch Market is a classic in abundance of tasty, colorful fruits.

The Dutch Market is a 300-year-old colonial-style building. However, the origins of it`s date of birth are quite blurry; it`s believed to have opened three hundred years ago or within the late nineteenth century. The marketplace suffered injuries throughout the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Consequently, the place was rebuilt by BASF, a renowned German chemical company.

Dutch has been created this market and culture didn`t change. From food, fish, vegetables, fruit, meat, clothes, shoes , trinkets & other tourist staples you`ll find them here ! No real hard sell & very little bargaining, the price is the price, was the majority of dealers. Still some bargains to be had & a good way to wander the streets and enjoy the area. You can spend time among vegetables, fruits with quality spices. This market provides countless photo opportunities parlayed with a good healthy, reasonable lunch.  A good place to purchase and discover natural products.