Sigiriya - Wikipedia
WEBSigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா/சிங்ககிரி, pronounced SEE-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of …
21 Things to do in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka - Destinationless Travel
WEBSep 9, 2024 · There is so much more to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka than just Sigiriya Rock. Here are 21 things to do in Sigiriya (including many you've likely never heard of!)
Sigiriya | Rock Fortress, Ancient Palace, UNESCO Site
WEBSigiriya, site in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century ce on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar.
Sigiriya: Sri Lanka's ancient water gardens - BBC
WEBDec 6, 2021 · Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited and best-known sights, attracting just more than one million visitors in 2019. But...
A Complete Guide to Visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
WEBJun 1, 2024 · In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about visiting Sigiriya, including essential travel information, what to know before you go, what to see while you’re there, plus responsible travel tips, accommodation recommendations, and day trips from Sigiriya to nearby Sri Lankan highlights.
Sigiriya travel - Lonely Planet | Sri Lanka, Asia
WEBRising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to once have been the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding ...
Sigiriya Sri Lanka | Official Travel Website
WEBSigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous historical monuments. Residents call this ancient palace and fortress complex the eighth wonder of the world and it has significant archeology and attracts thousands of tourists annually.
Ultimate Guide to Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Sigiriya is easily the most recognisable, identified by its towering rock formation with an ancient fortress perched atop its flat mount. However, Sigiriya is also close to two other impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites forming a triangle: the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Sigiriya, the 'Lion Fortress' of Sri Lanka - National Geographic
WEBSep 3, 2019 · Built in the fifth century, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya fortress attracted the attention of British archaeologists in the 1800s, who were amazed by its leonine rock art and beautiful frescoes.
Ultimate Guide to the Sigiriya Lion Rock in Sri Lanka - Divergent …
WEBMar 18, 2020 · The Sigiriya Lion Rock in Sri Lanka is one of the country’s most fascinating and spectacular tourist attractions. This UNESCO World Heritage Site comprises an enormous, distinctive rock fortress that is unlike anything else found anywhere else in …