Discovering Sigiriya_ The Ancient Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka #shorts

Sigiriya: Sri Lanka's ancient masterpiece 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 rock approximately 180 metres high. #shorts #touristattraction #tourtips #sigiriyarock #naturalbeauty #faridhaq #mindblowing #wonderfulplaces #placetovisit #top8 #topplace #top10 #naturelovers #nature Sigiriya is an ancient fortress carved into a 200-meter vertical rock face near the town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka. On top of what is now known as Lion Rock are the fascinating remains of an ancient civilization, thought to be the capital of the kingdom of Kassapa. In its heyday, it included a citadel, an upper palace, a mirror wall with stunning colorful frescoes, and a gateway in the shape of a lion. After the king passed, the capital was abandoned and it was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th-century.While the climb to the top of Sigiriya is certainly not for the faint-hearted, the views of the water features, ramparts, terraced gardens and cave shrines will be worth the effort. What is so special about Sigiriya? Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. Why Sigiriya is 8th Wonder of the World? Sigiriya is also renowned for its 5th century pre-christian frescoes, which are reminiscent of the paintings of the Ajanta Caves in India. One of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka, it has also been declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World. Is Sigiriya the 8th Wonder of the World? An ancient stone fortress used by a king of Sri Lanka as a place to build his palace and hide from his brother's attacks, Sigiriya (The Lion Rock) is often considered the eighth wonder of the world. How long does it take to climb Sigiriya? How long does it take to climb Sigiriya? The climb all the way to the top can take between 1.5 hours and 3 hours – depending on your fitness, how crowded the place is and how many pictures you are shooting. What is inside Sigiriya? The Sigiriya site contains the ruins of an upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces clings to the slopes below the rocks. Is Sigiriya worth visiting? Even if you're not willing to pay the extortionate entry fee to climb the rock, the area around Sigiriya is still worth a visit as there are plenty of opportunities for trekking and exploring. Nearby there are national parks, ancient cities (also expensive to enter!) and jungle-clad scenery. TAGS(184): sigiriya sri lanka sigiriya rock sigiriya rock sri lanka sigiriya aer