Sigiriya
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Sigiriya, the "Lion Rock", is a 5th-century royal citadel rising nearly 200 metres above the surrounding plains. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it remains one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning in Asia.
Climb past the mirror wall and frescoes of the celestial maidens to the summit, where the ruins of King Kasyapa's palace look out over water gardens and jungle in every direction.
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The giant carved paws that once framed the final staircase to the summit.
Vivid 1,500-year-old paintings of celestial maidens sheltered in a rock pocket halfway up.
Symmetrical Kasyapa-era pools and fountains still working after 15 centuries.
Panoramic views over the central plains, best enjoyed at sunrise before the heat sets in.
A polished wall once so reflective visiting poets left verses on it, many still legible today.
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A quieter alternative to Sigiriya with the best sunrise view of the citadel itself.
Climb the ancient Lion Rock citadel and explore its frescoes, gardens, and summit ruins.
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