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Sigiriya
Fortress
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.
4.70 (19.3K reviews)
(~4.18 km from centre)
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Pidurangala Rock
Historical landmark
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views.
4.80 (8.2K reviews)
(~4.9 km from centre)
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EKHO Sigiriya
Hotel
Relaxed rooms in a warm hotel offering 2 restaurants, a grassy courtyard & outdoor seating.
$55/night
4.30 (512 reviews)
(~3.42 km from centre)
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Sigiriya palace
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Sigiria is a must visit site. Located on the top of the mountain close to Dambulla. It is a imposing site. One has to climb about 1200 steps. The construction at the site that is about 1600 years old is a architecturally a marvel. Often considered the 8th wonder of the world. It is not a difficu...
4.60 (447 reviews)
(~4.15 km from centre)
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Kandalama Bunt
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice place to calm down in evening and mornings. Both sunrise and sunset views are realy amazing to watch. Nice olace to do cycling in the evening. Not a crowded area.
4.50 (202 reviews)
(~7.55 km from centre)
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Preaching Rock | Sigiriya
Historical landmark
👍👍 Really amazing location in Sri Lanka. You can have a nice hike with historically important locations at dambulla.
Pidurangala rock feature is also near this location. You can get relaxed with a nice barth at kandalama lake.
While you are traveling you can have good food at Aralia cafe and Sigiriya...
4.60 (123 reviews)
(~4.08 km from centre)
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Summer Palace | Sigiriya
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great history and a challenge. I had a nice cool day, age 74, climbed it in 30 mins easily.Stone steps not great : height and width : steel steps in second leg much easier. Great views all round from all heights. Wall painting interesting to see but probably better studied in guide book.
4.70 (85 reviews)
(~3.74 km from centre)
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Kaludiya Pokuna Aranya Temple
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a hidden treasures in Dambulla. Although this place is named "Kalu Diya Pokuna", there is hardly any body water that is worthy of being referred as a "Pokuna".
Having said that, the archeological value of this place is tremendous and there needs to be further restorations.
One caution befo...
4.70 (60 reviews)
(~7.13 km from centre)
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Water Garden - Sigiriya
Historical landmark
👍 It was a beautiful place to visit and very interesting
4.60 (57 reviews)
(~3.7 km from centre)
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Lion's Paw
Historical landmark
👍👍 The entrance way to climb up the rock fortress.
4.60 (41 reviews)
(~4.22 km from centre)