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Sigiriya
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About Sigiriya
North of Dambulla, the spectacular citadel of SIGIRIYA rises sheer and impregnable out of the denuded plains of the dry zone, sitting atop a huge outcrop of gneiss rock towering 200m above the surroun…
10 best things to do in Sri lanka
1.Rock art in Sigiriya In the heart of Ceylon, the remarkable site of Sigiriya, an elevated rock of reddish dominating, from a height of almost 180m.At the summit of the rock is the sustained castle w…
The Lion Platform and Summit - Sigiriya
Lion Platform Continuing up the rock, a flight of limestone steps climbs steeply up to the Lion Platform, a large spur projecting from the north side of the rock, just below the summit . From here, a…
Sigiriya Mirror Wall
Beyond the fresco gallery detour, the path clings to the sheer side of the rock and is protected on the outside by a 3m-high wall. This was originally coated in highly polished plaster made from lime,…
Best Sights in Sigiriya
Since it is not a holy site, sarongs are not required. Expect a visit to take at least half a day.Hopeful guides hang around the entrance to the site and will also approach you once you’re inside. If…