Over 1950 years ago, the Sigiriya Lion Rock was a magnificent palace hideaway for a king ... to suit the modern hospitality requirements’ GM Anthoney said. King Fisher, Temple and Paddy Clusters has ...

The photograph shows what remains of the monumental Lion Paws Gate at Sigiriya. Photograph by Superstock/AGE Fotostock The Mahavamsa, a fifth-century Sri Lankan epic, tells how the Indian prince ...

The ruins of the lost city of Sigiriya in the heart of Sri Lanka have ... it is also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’ and can be seen from both sides which are covered in jungle.

Considered by many to be the most famous tourist attraction in the country, Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high.

The Minature Water Garden and Water Garden 1 are primarily bathing pools, the Fountain Garden is primarily a display of Sigiriya's hydraulics and is intended as a display, while Garden 3 served as ...

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which ... De ruïnes van ...