Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Built on a sheer-sided volcanic plug rising 200 metres above the surrounding
jungle, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is possibly Sri Lanka’s most impressive
attraction. Known also as the “Lion’s Rock”, it is one of the island’s seven
UNESCO Heritage sites, featuring extensive gardens, stairways, galleries,
caves and other structures.
According to the Sri Lankan Chronicles, Sigiriya was the fortress-palace
built by King Kassapa...
