Sigiriya Lion Rock
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Tourist attraction in Sri Lanka
Address: XQ46+R46, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
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.
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Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of ...
Sigiriya, the 'Lion Fortress' of Sri Lanka - National Geographic
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Sep 3, 2019 · Meaning “lion's rock,” Sigiriya (designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982) is accessed by way of passageways cut into the rock face ...
Nov 26, 2023 · Our guide to visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Lions Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. Sigiriya is an incredible destination in central Sri Lanka.
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There is a pair of carved lion claws at the base of some stairs. That is it for things to see on the rock. Does not come close to justifying $30 US or $40 ...
Duration: 5:03
Posted: Mar 13, 2022
Posted: Mar 13, 2022
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, is known as Lion Rock, a private fortress and place of immense stature with a remarkably impressive design.
Mar 1, 2024 · The Sinhalese king Kashyapa I (reigned 477–495) built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, ...
Lion Rock in Sigiriya is one of the most popular landmarks in Sri Lanka. The enormous (200m) square-shaped stone is a UNESCO site.