Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla | Go Places Sri Lanka

The Sigiriya Rock Fortress, situated in Matale district near to Dambulla, was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. The royal palace built on the flat top of a rock with a terrace, a mirror wall and water gardens is on par with the best in the ancient world, and constitute a magnificent and unique architectural feat of the ancient Sinhalese. Through the Famous Lion gate are the famous Sigiriya frescoes, the e