The eighth wonder'

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The eighth wander of the world.


  • Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical place of Sri Lanka.
  •  Actually it is the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
  • The place is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane.
  •  It is 370 meters high from sea level. 
  •  According to science the rock of Sigiriya has created from magma by activity of volcanoes.
  • It is 200 meters higher than surrounding jungles.
  • It has complex irrigation system, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains.
  • In the second half of fifth century king Kasyapa decided to construct a building here. 
  • It has designed in the form of a huge stone Lion.But today we can see only feet of lion. Because it was destroyed according to time. To give thanks for this lion, the place was named Sigiriya, The term Sigiriya originates from the word Sinhagiri.
  • In Sigiriya you can see many attractive places.
  • In 1982 Sigiriya got 8th wonder of the world by UNESCO.
  • Yet it an unmatched combination of urban planning,water engineering and art. 


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