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Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

Central Matale District, Sri Lanka
Description: Also known as Lion Rock, Sigiriya is a massive stone and rock fortress and palace ruin, rising 1,214 above sea level in the central Matale District of Sir Lanka. The site is famous for its many ancient wall paintings, si...Read More
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Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Reviews

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Sigiriya

  • 0 out of 5 stars by beebopbeedoobi from Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • August 18, 2006
Sigiriya
Quote: Sigiriya. Biult as a safe fortress. There is an amazing climb, with steps built for the many tourists. Sigiriya seems to just rise out of the ground and has amazing views. In itself its like a massive sculpture and on bank holidays attracts many... Read the full Sigiriya (Lion Rock) review

From journal A Sri Lanka Itinerary

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Day 06: Frescoes and a Lion's Paws

  • 0 out of 5 stars by JungleBoy from Doha, Qatar
  • May 10, 2006
Quote: Today was another glorious day in beautiful Sri Lanka – how often can I keep saying that? We rose even earlier than usual (5:45am) today to get to the rock fortress of Sigiriya as early as possible. We had been told that the tour groups began... Read the full Sigiriya (Lion Rock) review

From journal Sri Lanka: Back on the Sub-Continent

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Sigiriya - the lion's throat

  • 0 out of 5 stars by SaraP from London, England
  • June 2, 2003
Sigiriya - the lion's throat
Quote: The stone fortress is Sigiriya is simply breathtaking -- part natural wonder, part construction masterpiece, part palatial spectacle. You see it across the dry plains way before you actually arrive - 370m tall and striped with dark markings, your... Read the full Sigiriya (Lion Rock) review

From journal Ancient Ceylon, modern Sri Lanka

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Sigiriya

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Close to Home from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • December 1, 2000
Quote: Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress, built in the 5th century AD. You can climb to the top and be rewarded with spectacular views of the countryside. At the top of the fortress remains can be seen of different rooms, and with a local guide's help... Read the full Sigiriya (Lion Rock) review

From journal Sri Lanka- Land of Buddhas, Tooth Tombs, and Eleph