There are many places of historical value in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is one of them. Sigiriya is a rock fortress built by one of our sinhalese kings. It was built by King Kasyapa. It is situated in the Matale district.and Sigiriya is considered the eight wonder of the world.
Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. Hundreds of foreign tourists visit this place everyday. It has become a popular place among the local tourists too. We can also see the inscriptions on the mirror wall. They are called Graffiti. These verses have beenn written on this wall by the visitors in ancient times.
The height of the rock is about 600 feet. There are ruins of an ancient place on the top of the rock. Also there is a moat around the rock.