Sri Lanka
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka's 'Lion Rock' — a 5th-century sky palace atop a sheer 200-metre monolith, guarded by a giant stone lion.
- Best time
- Dec – Mar (west coast), Apr – Sep (east coast)
- Type
- City
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About Sigiriya
Rising abruptly from the jungle, the Sigiriya rock fortress was transformed into a royal citadel by a 5th-century king, complete with water gardens, frescoes of celestial maidens and a monumental gateway once shaped like a lion. The climb past a mirror wall and the surviving lion's paws to the summit palace ruins is one of Asia's great experiences.
Highlights
- Climbing the Lion Rock
- The frescoes of the 'Sigiriya maidens'
- The Mirror Wall and Lion's Paws
- The royal water gardens
- Summit palace ruins and views
- Neighbouring Pidurangala rock
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Where you'll stay in Sigiriya
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When you'll go
When to visit Sigiriya
December – March (west coast), April – September (east coast)
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