Description:
Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century
En el centro de la isla de Sri Lanka, Sigiriya es uno de los destinos más conocidos y fotogénicos de Sri Lanka por su Roca del León, de 200 metros de altura. Pero además de este enorme pedrusco con forma de diente, Sigiriya es una aldea muy tranquila en plena naturaleza, perfecta para relajarte unos día
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