Sigiriya

The rock fortress of Sigiriya is a virtual 5th Century ‘fortress in the sky’. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’, Sigiriya is famous for it’s palace ruins on top of a massive 200 meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. It is regarded as an architectural masterpiece and 8th wonder of the ancient world.