Cultural
Sigiriya — Lion Rock
Cultural Triangle
A 5th-century royal fortress on a 200m rock, with frescoes, water gardens, and a lion's-paw stairway to the summit.
View detailsThe largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, sacred for over two millennia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Golden Buddha statues and richly painted ceilings fill five caves carved into the rock, with views over the surrounding plains.
Things to see & do
- Explore all five painted caves
- Admire the reclining Buddha
- Enjoy the valley views from the terrace
Video guide
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