Where is Sigiriya?

Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress rising 370m straight up over the plains of north central Sri Lanka. It’s also is the home to vast palace ruins. The flat topped rock formation makes it very distinct and within the area water gardens, terraced gardens, frescoes and inscribed poems known as ‘Sigiri graffiti’ can be viewed.

Sigiriya is a popular tourist destination and despite its age, the splendour of the palace still furnishes a stunning insight into the ingenuity and creativity of its builders. The upper palace on the top of the rock includes cisterns cut into the rock that still retain water. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful. UNESCO declared Sigiriya a World Heritage Site during 1982.

Sri Lanka (Country Guide) Lonely Planet

Map

TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Sigiriya

One Great Reason to Visit Sigiriya

One great reason to visit this travel destination is to admire the beauty of the surrounding gardens and the view from the summit of Lion Rock.

Sigiriya, Sri-Lanka

For More Information

• Wikipedia
• UNESCO Website Listing

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