Sigiriya Rock Fortress is an ancient palace situated in Matale District near to Dambulla in the Central Province in Sri Lanka.The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a Rock Fortress widely known as Sigiriya nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle,this Rock Fortress was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his newly build kindom.He built his palace on the rock fortress and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.this frescoes are great historical frescoes.On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from meaning "Sihagiri" (the Lion Rock). The kingdom and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used asa Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.most of the visitors visit this great historical palace
Sri Lanka has an abundance of naturally attractive places those enhance the scenic beauty
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Riverstone Sri Lanka
Riverstone is one of most naturally attractive picturesque landscape in Matale district in Sri Lanka.it is near to the Kandy in central province of Sri Lanka it includes picturesque
hills and so many species of plants they are naturally attractive.because of that attract so many visitors annually to this beautiful landscape.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Pinnawala zoo
Pinnawala Open Zoo (also called Pinnawala Zoo) is a zoological
garden in Pinnawala,Sri Lanka, which is situated closer to
the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is the first open-air zoo in Sri Lanka
and second zoo in Sri Lanka after Dehiwala zoo.
about Pinnawala zoo
The Pinnawala zoo is home for the many endemic animals in Sri Lanka. The constructions are still underway.the crocodile and sloth bear ranges are still in construction. There are internal road network throughout the zoo.
Birds in Pinnawala Zoo
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