One of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning and a UNESCO World Heritage site, this ancient fortress is a ...

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Here’s what to know about Sigiriya and how to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sigiriya, or Lion Rock is one of Sri Lanka’s most recognisable landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage site ...

Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is set to regain international attention following significant pledges of support for its conservation and development. Recent ...

The ant-march of tourists up the “Lion Rock” – home to the remnants of a 5th century palace built by a Sri Lankan king with a ...

Sigiriya Rock is one of the 7 World Heritage ... The climb takes you up the dramatic Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with history. Picture yourself wandering through the remnants ...

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 ...