Sigiriya - Wikipedia
Sigiriya 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 …
Sigiriya | Rock Fortress, Ancient Palace, UNESCO Site | Britannica
Sigiriya, 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.
Ultimate Guide to the Sigiriya Lion Rock in Sri Lanka - Divergent …
Mar 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, …
A Complete Guide to Visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
Jun 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 …
Sigiriya: Sri Lanka's ancient water gardens - BBC
Dec 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.
Sigiriya Sri Lanka | Official Travel Website
Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD), who …
Sigiriya, the 'Lion Fortress' of Sri Lanka - National Geographic
Sep 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.
Sigiriya travel - Lonely Planet | Sri Lanka, Asia
Attractions. Must-see attractions. Summit. Sigiriya. The spectacular terraced summit of the rock covers 1.6 hectares. This is thought to be the site chosen by King Kasyapa for his fortified …
The Red Rock Fortress of Sigiriya — Google Arts & Culture
Sigiriya stands nearly 200m tall, in the central province of Sri Lanka. During the reign of King Kashyapa between 477-495CE, this red rocky outcrop was turned into a formidable fortress …
Ultimate Guide to Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Apr 1, 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 …