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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Rising 200 metres from the jungle, Sigiriya is a 5th-century royal citadel and one of Asia's most astonishing ancient sites — a UNESCO World Heritage wonder of frescoes, water gardens and a lion-pawed stairway to the summit palace.
Highlights
What to see & do
- Climb to the summit palace ruins and 360° views
- See the 1,500-year-old fresco maidens
- Mirror wall and landscaped water gardens
- Nearby Pidurangala rock for the classic photo
💡 Good to know: Best climbed early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Also a day tour: Sigiriya & Dambulla
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