Sigiriya Frescoes Tourism

Type of destination: Ancient rock fortress and palace ruins

Ideal visit duration: 3-4 hours

Sigiriya, often referred to as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', is an ancient rock fortress located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is famous for its palace ruins on top of a massive 200-meter-high rock surrounded by the remnants of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. The site is also renowned for its ancient frescoes, which are painted on the western face of the rock. These frescoes are one of the most significant artistic treasures of Sigiriya and depict buxom, bare-breasted women, said to be either the wives of King Kasyapa or priestess performing religious rituals. The paintings are celebrated for their artistic beauty, as well as for their historical significance. Sigiriya is also known for the Mirror Wall, which is thought to have been polished so thoroughly that the king could see himself while he walked alongside it. Today, Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Sigiriya Frescoes Tourism

Sigiriya Frescoes Tourism

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