The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the ...

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital in the late 5th century, houses the ruins of a once ...

Visit the surreal, mist-covered tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, or hike up the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress ... Yala National Park to the historical ruins of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's treasures ...

Visitors can't help but be struck by the rich history all around, especially the Roman amphitheatre in the heart of the city ...

Unveil the marvels of ancient engineering at Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage ... an ancient city with well-preserved ruins and archaeological marvels. Explore the ancient temples, stupas ...