Heritage Landmark reference
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya rises from the surrounding plains and is known for palace ruins, gardens and wall paintings.
TypeRock fortress
CountrySri Lanka
RegionCentral Province
Known forRock citadel and frescoes
Heritage typeFortress and archaeological site
Coordinates7.9570° N, 80.7603° E
Where is Sigiriya Rock Fortress?
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is in Sri Lanka, in the Central Province area. It is mapped at approximately 7.9570° N, 80.7603° E.
Key facts about Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya is a rock fortress and archaeological site in central Sri Lanka. The main stored reference metric is known for: Rock citadel and frescoes. It is also noted for fortress and archaeological site.