Garden of Sigiriya

An old fortification from the 15th century CE once stood at Sigiriya. Built atop a colossal monolithic granite pillar that stood 180 meters tall above its surroundings, the fortification was built. The complex's beautiful water gardens, which feature a variety of exquisitely sculpted pools, fountains, streams, and platforms that originally housed pavilions and entertainers, are among its most impressive features. The expansive grounds are a work of engineering genius, using gravitational force, underground tunnel networks, and hydraulic power to build a system of pools and fountains that is still operational over a thousand years later.

This location was once a vast forest, but due to storms and landslides, it was transformed into a hill, and King Kashyapa (477–495 AD) chose it as the site of his new capital. On top of this rock, he constructed his palace, which he then painted with vibrant frescoes. He constructed a huge lion-shaped doorway on a little plateau approximately halfway up the side of this rock. This building gave this location its name, Snhgiri, or the Lion Rock.

After the king's passing, the city's capital and the royal palace were left in ruins. Up to the fourteenth century, it was utilized as a Buddhist monastery. Today, Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the outstanding instances of ancient city layout still exists today. Garden of Sigiriya one of the most magnificent historic gardens around the world

Location: Central Province, Sri Lanka