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Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists annually. It is probably the most visited tourist destination in Sri Lanka.
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Perched on a slab of rock that juts dramatically over the forests of central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is as imposing a sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a fierce king in.
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SigiriyaSinhagiriLion Rock Sinhala සීගිරියசிகிரியா/சிங்ககிரி, pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m (590 ft) high.
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Sigiriya is an ancient palace, built in 480AD, located in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka. The UNESCO World Heritage site is known for it's beautifully landscaped gardens, well-preserved frescos and… a crap load of stairs, all at different anxiety producing levels.
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Ancient City of Sigiriya The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477-95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides).
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Sigiriya, or Lion Rock is one of Sri Lanka's most recognisable landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a hardened block of magma that came out of a volcano and it was created more than 2 billion years ago. It is most famous as an ancient rock fortress.
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, is a small town that has become famous because of one particular attraction - Sigiriya Rock. It's easily one of the most amazing places to see in Sri Lanka. Although I loved my visit to the rock temple, there are so many other things to do in Sigiriya and nearby that I loved too!
Sigiriya An Ancient Rock Fortress of Historical Significance
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 chose this site as his new capital.
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660. Sigiriya Amila Tennakoon/CC BY 2.0. An ancient stone fortress used by a king of Sri Lanka as a place to build his palace and hide from his brother's attacks, Sigiriya (The Lion Rock) is.
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The Ultimate Guide to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's Palace in the Clouds | The Common Wanderer This guide to Sigiriya shares essential travel information, including things to do at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, responsible travel tips, where to stay and more!
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Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is considered one of the best urban planning sites of the first millennium as the plan includes concepts of symmetry and asymmetry, combining man-made structures and natural forms of the surroundings. On the west side of the rock is a park for the royals, laid out on a symmetrical plan, containing reservoirs and ponds.
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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 capital after he… Frescoes Sigiriya Halfway up the Sigiriya rock an open-air spiral stairway leads to a long, sheltered gallery in the sheer rock face. The paintings of the buxom, wasp… Pidurangula
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Sigiriya is located in Sri Lanka's central region, near the towns of Habarana, Kimbissa and Dambulla. Dambulla is the best connected of these towns, with public transport links to Colombo, Kandy as well as other major Sri Lankan towns and cities.
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri lanka (aka Lion Rock) is the #1 attraction in the country. In this episode I feature this popular tourist known as the 8th won.
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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.
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Located in the heart of the island of Sri Lanka is the lost city of Sigiriya. Built upon Lion Rock, it is an engineering marvel and one of the best examples of ancient urban planning in Asia.