| City | Sigiriya |
| Known for | According to popular belief this rock fortress was built by king Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. after killing his father, and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. |
| Location | 169km from Colombo |
| Existing since | 5th century A.D. |
| Places of interest | There are water gardens, 5th century rock paintings of well endowed damsels, a 1000 year old graffiti wall recording visitors impressions of the pin-ups, a couple of enormous stone lion paws and tremendous views. |
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Remarks |
World heritage site declared by UNESCO, Sir Arthur C. Clark proposed the idea that Sigiriya qualifies to be the eighth wonder of the world, ranked closely with the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal |