Sigiriya
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Fortress in Sri Lanka
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. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m high.
Address: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 6:30 AM Wed
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Jan 3, 2020 · Guide to Sigiriya, home of the famous Lion Rock, from where you can go on a quick day trip to Dambulla to see the beautiful cave temples.
Apr 6, 2019 · The Dambulla Cave Temple is located in central Sri Lanka, dates to the 1st century CE, and still functions as a Buddhist monastery in the modern ...
Jul 6, 2019 · The wind blows hard and fast at the top and you can see that in the hot and exposed countryside of Sigiriya this would have been the ideal place ...
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Discover the historic rock fortress of Sigiriya and explore the cave complex on a day trip from Colombo. Get picked up directly from your hotel and enjoy a ...
Feb 26, 2023 · Getting there: The temple complex is approximately 2km south of Dambulla. Buses leave regularly from Colombo, Kandy, and Sigiriya for Dambulla, ...