# Galle Fort coastal ramparts and Indian Ocean shoreline, Sri Lanka

> The historic stone ramparts of Galle Fort extend along the coastline where the Indian Ocean meets rocky shores. Built by Portuguese and Dutch colonizers, the 16th-century fortification stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka's southwest coast.

## Technical Details
- **Photo ID:** `1512151444`
- **Photographer:** Daniel Sczepansky
- **Location:** Galle, Sri Lanka
- **Coordinates:** Not publicly geo-tagged
- **Capture Date:** 2015-12-15
- **Dimensions:** 15534 × 3241 px (50.3 Megapixels)
- **Aspect Ratio:** 4.79:1
- **Projection Type:** cylindrical
- **Camera:** Professional Panorama System
- **Lens:** High-Resolution Optics

## Visual Tags
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## Licensing Options
- **Standard Commercial ($49):** Commercial web, advertising, apps, social media, print runs up to 500,000 copies.
- **Extended Commercial ($149):** Unlimited print runs, products for resale, print-on-demand.
- **Editorial ($29):** Truthful news, documentary, and educational publishing.
- **Free Comp Preview:** 960px watermarked comp for layout testing.

## Direct Links
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