The town is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital in ...

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The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a marvel of ancient engineering and ...

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Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

This ancient fortress is found near the town of Dambulla in the northern Matale District in Sri Lanka. Known as Sigiriya, or ...

Just 20 kilometers northeast of Dambulla, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress awaits for an adventurous day trip. Conveniently reached from the city, this iconic landmark ...

More awe-inspiring sites await us further south of Habarana at the cave temples of Dambulla, where Sigirya’s grand rock is visible from a distance. We stand in silence, admiring the five, beautifully ...

To get to grips with the country, head to the Cave Temples at Dambulla and climb the incredible rock fortress of Sigiriya, before spending a day strolling around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

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The ant-march of tourists up the “Lion Rock” – home to the remnants of a 5th century palace built by a Sri Lankan king with a penchant for patricide – was proof that, two years after political unrest ...

Sigiriya rock fortress (Photo ... Over the next two days, I visited the Unesco World Heritage Sites of Dambulla Cave Temples – where 157 ornate golden Buddha statues and colourful murals ...