Sigiriya stands as a testament to the ingenuity of ancient civilizations and their ability to create magnificent structures in harmony with nature.

Sigiriya was designated as a world heritage site in 1982. Sigiriya is famous for it's palace ruins on top of a massive 200 meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. The rock itself is a lava plug left over from an ancient long extinct volcano.