Uncover the wonders of your next holiday in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Sigiriya - Ancient Rock Fortress
Exploring Sigiriya is a journey you’ll never forget.
A day trip to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as Lion Rock, is a rewarding excursion from your holiday base in Anuradhapura. It’s truly remarkable how the ancestors of the Anuradhapura period managed to construct such a stunning and artistic masterpiece atop an isolated rock rising out of the dense surrounding forest, transforming it into a breathtaking royal landscape.
To reach the summit, towering nearly 600 feet above the plain, visitors ascend through a series of galleries and staircases that emerge dramatically from the mouth of a massive lion sculpture carved into the rock: wonderful work of Anuradhapura period.
The remnants of this once-thriving capital from the Anuradhapura period reveal that Sigiriya was not only a place of beauty and comfort but also a strategic fortress designed for protection against external threats.
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