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Sigiriya, a city situated 151Km’s away from the Colombo is situated in the Matale District that has a huge Rock Fortress named ‘Sigiriya’ itself, that can be thought of as one of the wonders of the prehistoric world and considered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The most convenient way to reach this city is to travel by car/van and it will take around 4 hours to get to there. If you are planning to use public transport then you should take the train to Matale and travel rest of the way by bus.
This ancient fortress was built by King Kasyapa who ruled the country in AD 477 – 495. After he was defeated in war this fortress was turned in to a Buddhist Monastery in the 5th Century. There are many interesting tales about this massive rock with paintings of Frescos on the rocks itself.
If you are an art enthusiast or not you will fall under the spell of those beautiful paintings of frescos which are 140 metres long and 40 metres high and the writing of poetry from the ancient time. This site will keep you fascinated at all times. The beautiful gardens, differentiated as Water Gardens, Boulder Gardens and Terrace Gardens has very unique features of its own. You will be able to see the mirrored wall the King has used to look at himself and the view you will be able to see from top of the mountain will truly leave you speechless by its beauty.
There are plenty of great hotels in the city of Sigiriya because it is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Village Hotel, Elephant Corridor Hotel, Jetwing Vil Uyana Hotel and Sigiriya Hotel are some of the great hotels that you will be able to find in Sigiriya for a luxurious holiday with spectacular sceneries.
Don’t forget to grab some postcards from souvenir shops of the lovely Sigiriya and its Frescos that will speak a thousand words for itself to your friends and family.
This ancient fortress was built by King Kasyapa who ruled the country in AD 477 – 495. After he was defeated in war this fortress was turned in to a Buddhist Monastery in the 5th Century. There are many interesting tales about this massive rock with paintings of Frescos on the rocks itself.
If you are an art enthusiast or not you will fall under the spell of those beautiful paintings of frescos which are 140 metres long and 40 metres high and the writing of poetry from the ancient time. This site will keep you fascinated at all times. The beautiful gardens, differentiated as Water Gardens, Boulder Gardens and Terrace Gardens has very unique features of its own. You will be able to see the mirrored wall the King has used to look at himself and the view you will be able to see from top of the mountain will truly leave you speechless by its beauty.
There are plenty of great hotels in the city of Sigiriya because it is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Village Hotel, Elephant Corridor Hotel, Jetwing Vil Uyana Hotel and Sigiriya Hotel are some of the great hotels that you will be able to find in Sigiriya for a luxurious holiday with spectacular sceneries.
Don’t forget to grab some postcards from souvenir shops of the lovely Sigiriya and its Frescos that will speak a thousand words for itself to your friends and family.
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