Sigiriya

 

Sigiriya is located in the vicinity of Kimbissa village in the Matale district of the central province of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya, about 200 meters high is a natural creation. This sigiriya is also known as Alakamandawa, Sinhapura, Giri balakotuwa, Sinha balakotuwa, Sinhagiriya, sinha balapura and sinha parvathaya. Sigiriya means Lion Rock. The original entrance to the fort was in the shape of a lion. Sigiriya is also mentioned in folklore as a fort built by king kashyapa.

                 Sigiriya has also been declared a world heritage site and is an archeological site belonging to the cultural triangle. Sigiriya is divided into several parts. Namely sigiriya rock and the palace on it, water parks, gardens and moats can be shown.

              Accordingly, some of the most attractive places in sigiriya. Namely mirror wall, paintings, lion lift, royal palace, fort wall, Buddhist monastery, stone arch etc. Can be shown.

MIRROR WALL 

     

History states that this fort was not inhabited by any other king after king kashyapa. As a result the fort was abandoned. Since then, the fort has become a popular destination for the general public. It is said that ordinary people who came there recorded their viewing experience on this delicate wall.

MURALS

   

 Murals are drawings on a wall. Similar paintings can be seen at several places in sigiriya as well.

WATER PARKS


Sigiriya is an amazing creation. The main reason for that wonder is the technology in the place. Among them the irrigation technology here is special. This complete plan is based on sigiriya lake.

              Accordingly, sigiriya is one of the finest creations in Sri Lanka.

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