Water Gardens of Sigiriya Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Site

Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours

The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, exhibit the exemplary hydraulic engineering principles of ancient Ceylon. Located at the foothills of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, these gardens are considered amongst the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. The layout of the Sigiriya Water Gardens is sophisticated, featuring a complex network of pools, fountains, conduits, and water pavilions that harmonize with the natural environment. The gardens would have been used for leisure by the monarchy, and their design reflects an advanced understanding of hydraulics, as the fountains are known to function solely by gravity and pressure, without the need for pumps. Excavations have uncovered the remains of limestone and marble floors, suggesting the gardens were luxuriously appointed in their day. Today, the remains of the gardens are a testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Sinhalese kingdoms and a pivotal part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Top 5 Reviews on Water Gardens of Sigiriya

keithhE7492YR

Wrote on 30th Jun, 2024

Beautiful resort

Beautiful resort, immaculately maintained and very clean and tidy. The Staff were polite and attentive. Lovely restaurant with great views over the lakes. The food was delicious, particularly recommen..

472melaniek

Wrote on 30th Jun, 2024

Luxurious stay in nature

The Villas were equipped with everything you could wish for and excellently designed with love for details. The premises are very well mainained and the food was superb. The Staff was very friendly a..

shaunatempleton

Wrote on 30th Jun, 2024

Wow, wow, wow!!

The most stunning property we have stayed at in Sri Lanka. From the moment our driver pulled into the entrance you could sense how special the place was. The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough ..

barbarapE4794UU

Wrote on 25th Jun, 2024

A Magical Retreat: Celebrating a Birthday

One of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. We went to celebrate my partners' birthday, and arriving there felt like a miracle. The property is uniquely located inside the park, with unique..

Hammed77

Wrote on 23rd Jun, 2024

Marvelous views and ambience !

We had a magical stay at the Water Garden Villa hotel, the hotel has stunning views of Lion's Rock in Sigiriya. The service was spectacular, and the tranquil ambience, surrounded by peacocks and bir..

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