Sigiriya  from Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka
Nuno Madeira
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Sri Lanka Sigiriya from Pidurangala Rock

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Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m (590 ft).

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Any time of day.

Travel Information

The climb is not easy, especially when reaching the top among the rocks, but the view is worth it.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset 05:57 - 18:29 | current local time: 13:14
Photo Themes Landscape Nature Rock Rock Formation

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