All important features of Sigiriya such as the frescoes, spiral staircase and bubble fountain ... puzzle” with the pieces being brought down and carefully assembled in Sri Lanka. Explaining that it is ...

One such artist well-known for his pandals is Kalasuri Jayasiri Semage who has more than 40 to his credit not only in Sri Lanka but also in several ... Based on the Ajantha and Sigiriya fresco style ...

frescoes, and remnants of past royalty. The relics around the rock are thousands of years old and a reminder of Sri Lanka’s ...

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle (northern Matale District), Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its iconic 590-foot-tall rock fortress. Built by King ...

The entrance fee for Sigiriya is US$30, which feels very steep in Sri Lanka. I think it’s worth the entrance fee, as the experience of heading up the Lion Staircase and seeing the frescoes is ...

Sri Lanka is set to reach three million tourists by 2025, as the island bounces back from its economic crisis, aiming to boost revenue and showcase its vibrant ...

A man rides a bike past the Sigiriya Lion Rock, a popular tourist spot, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Jan. 17, 2025. The ancient city of Sigiriya was inscribed as a world heritage site by United Nations ...

On top of a rock plateau overlooking dense jungle and a vast plain, 90 mi/145 km northeast of Colombo, is Sigiriya, the mysterious remains of the fifth-century fortress of King Kasyapa. When it w ...