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Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite rock. this area was a large forest, then after storms and landslides it became a hill and was selected by King Kashyapa (AD 477–495) for his new capital. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.
Elevation : 349m
Weather : 69ºF – 93ºF
UNESCO site ID : 202
Distance From Colombo – 145 Km
