Located in the Matale District of the Central Province of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya also known as the Lion’s Rock is one of the seven World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.
Being one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, this landmark boasts of a history dating back from the 5th Century BC. Surrounded by a an astonishing network of gardens and buildings the site is recognized around the world for having one of the best water systems built during the period.
The Fortress complex was built by King Kashyapa and was later used as a Buddhist monastery after the King’s death.
