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Sigiriya Rock, Sri LankaSigiriya Rock is located in the Central Province is around 170km from Colombo - Sri Lanka tourism in Sigiriya Sigiriya rock is one of the main tourist attractions and archeological sites of Sri Lanka. Interest centers on the ancient 'Lions Head' rock fortress of Sigiriya and its kings, Sigiriya's frescoes and historical monuments of Sigiriya. It is one of the seven World Heritage Sites and one of the most popular tourist destinations Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya Rock's main features and areas of interest are the 5th century Water Gardens, The Lion Gate, Lower Palace, Outer moats, Stone stairways, The mirror wall, frescoes, courtyard, The ruins of the palace buildings, rock cut pools and the views from the top!
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Sigiriya rock is the remaining magma 'plug' from an eroded volcano. It stands proud above a surrounding plain and is visible for many miles from every direction. The rock rises to around 370m and is sheer on all sides, in many places overhanging the base.