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Sigiriya Rock Citadel is Sri Lanka’s one Sri Lanka’s most stunning attraction. The Sigiriya rock the main attraction in Sigiriya is the eighth wonder of the ancient world and, located in central of Sri Lanka. We show you how to avoid the crowds and how to make the most of your visit. Climbing the rock alone is an experience for most travelers, but the sights like the Frescoes, the mirror wall with graffiti, the water garden, and the boulder gardens (Asia’s oldest surviving landscape gardens) are all must see activities when you are there.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Sigiriya Rock Citadel is Sri Lanka’s one Sri Lanka’s most stunning attraction. The Sigiriya rock the main attraction in Sigiriya is the eighth wonder of the ancient world and, located in central of Sri Lanka. We show you how to avoid the crowds and how to make the most of your visit. Climbing the rock alone is an experience for most travelers, but the sights like the Frescoes, the mirror wall with graffiti, the water garden, and the boulder gardens (Asia’s oldest surviving landscape gardens) are all must see activities when you are there.
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock, Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, the ancient citadel of Sigiriya sits atop a giant granite rock rising 200 m above the surrounding countryside. There are conflicting theories about the history of Sigiriya, but according to the Mahavamsa King Kassapa killed his father, King Dhatusena, in AD 477 to inherit the throne. Fearing retribution from his half-brother, Mogallana, Kassapa built an impregnable palace-fortress on the summit of the rock between AD 477 and 485. The site is thought to have been occupied for millennia, but much of what can be seen here today is attributed to the time of King Kassapa. The ruins were first discovered by British archaeologists in the early 20th century, and excavations have continued here ever since.
Duration: 2 hours
