Sigiriya Sri Lanka
sigiriya | සීගිරිය | சிகிரியா
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka.
| Location | Central Province, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 07°57′25″N 80°45′35″ECoordinates: 07°57′25″N 80°45′35″E |
| Elevation | 349 m (1,145 ft)[1] |
| Built for | Raavanan king of Sri Lanka |
| Visitors | 1 million |
| Governing body | Government of Sri Lanka |
| Website | |
| Official name | Ancient City of Sigiriya |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
| Designated | 1982 (6th session) |
| Reference no. | 202 |
| UNESCO Region | Asia-Pacific |
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Things to do in Sigiriya
PIDURANGALA ROCK
Pidurangala is a massive rock formation located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka.
Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.
WASGAMUWA NATIONAL PARK
Wasgamuwa National Park is a natural park in Sri Lanka situated in the Matale and Polonnaruwa Districts.
MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
KANDY SRILANKA
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
MIHINTHALE SRILANKA
Mihintale is a sacred pilgrimage site home to majestic monuments including an ancient 40ft stupa.
POLONNARUWA
Polonnaruwa was the thriving commercial and religious center of Sri Lanka some 800 years ago.
MATHALE ALUWIHARAYA
Aluwiharaya Surrounded by rocks, this historical Buddhist temple features caves containing religious murals.
HOW TO GET TO SIGIRIYA
