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Sigiriya

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The historic rock of the same name dominates the landscape of World Heritage-listed Sigiriya, where the steep and striking lava plug contains the ruins of an ancient empire. Built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century CE, the citadel that surrounds the main rock and its palace contains all the attractions in Sigiriya, ranging from cave frescoes and royal gardens to the ruins themselves. With an informative onsite museum, Sigiriya introduces visitors to ancient Sri Lankan art, town planning, and history. Sigiriya is in Central Province. Add Sigiriya and other destinations in Sri Lanka to your travel plans using our Sri Lanka trip planner .
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Sigiriya
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Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Pidurangala Rock
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Sigiriya Museum
2.3
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Safaris
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Duration: 8​h

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Minneriya National Park
Habarana
4.2
Duration: 8​h
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Kaudulla National Park
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Golden Temple of Dambulla
Dambulla
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Mihintale
Anuradhapura
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Duration: 3​h

Hidden gems in Sigiriya

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kaludiya Pokuna
4.4
Duration: 1​h
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Pethikada
4.3
Duration: 30​min
Vish Wood Carvings
3.6
Duration: 4​h
Sigiriya Craft Village
2.1
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Shopping in Sigiriya

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sigiri art gallery
2.5
Duration: 30​min
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Lanka Silks
2.2
Duration: 30​min
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Oakray Woodcarvings
1.8
Duration: 30​min
Rawana Spice & Herbal Garden
1.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

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Sanjaya Tours Sri Lanka
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Polonnaruwa
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Duration: 3​h
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Dambulla Cave Temple
Habarana
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Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Gal Vihara
Polonnaruwa
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