Located near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District, this ancient fortress is known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock. It proudly bears the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

at the state-of-the-art Sigiriya Museum and Information Centre -- having as its backdrop the formidable rock fortress – to be opened shortly. The glass-topped model of Sigiriya Many are familiar with ...

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the ...

From there you travel clockwise from north to south taking in the lung-busting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, tranquil Buddhist temples and lush tea plantations before ending up in the charming coastal ...

The authorities stated that the airport, if and when constructed, will negatively impact upon the site through: Sonic vibrations which would cause damage to ancient wall plasters with paintings and ...

Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, is known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality and is a must-visit in April ...

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle (northern Matale District), Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its iconic 590-foot-tall rock fortress. Built by King ...

A series of bee attacks on visitors to this world heritage site last year gave rise to these speculations, but the Sigiriya bees are back again this year re-colonizing the rock. As many as 20 large ...

One must-see place in the area is Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress which is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks. A visitor on Tripadvisor said: "I recently had the opportunity to visit ...