Sri Lankan south
coast is one of most beautiful places in Asia; the region's has stunning diverse
attractions make it one of Sri Lanka's most rewarding areas to visit. Gateway
to the south and one of its highlights is the atmospheric old port of Galle,
Sri Lanka's best-preserved colonial town; though beyond Galle stretch a string
of picturesque beaches in the world, including Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa and
Tangalla. Moreover nearby, the little-visited town of Matara, with its picturesque
Dutch fort, provides a further taste of Sri Lanka's colonial past, while
ancient Tissamaharama makes a good base from which to visit two of the
country's finest national parks: the placid lagoons and birdlife-rich wetlands
of Bundala, and Yala, famous for its elephants and leopards. Beyond
Tissamaharama lies the fascinating religious center of Kataragama, whose
various shrines are held sacred by Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims alike.
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Sunday, 9 November 2014
Monday, 16 September 2013
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka
Built over 1,500 years ago
between AD 477 to 495, the rocking Sigiriya, also known as ‘Lion’s Rock’, is an
ancient rock fortress and palace ruin located on the island of beautiful Sri
Lanka. Sigiriya is a popular tourist place, and this fantastic outcrop is
surrounded by what is left of extensive & lovely gardens and reservoirs.
Sigiriya is one of the 7 World Heritage Sites of the island, renowned for its
ancient fresco, akin to those of the Ajanta Caves of India. Therefore; Sigiriya
is believed one of the most foremost urban planning sites of the first
millennium, and the site plan is considered very elaborate and imaginative. The
plan combined idea of symmetry and asymmetry to intentionally interlock the man-made
geometrical and natural forms of the surroundings. The Sirgiriya Gardens of the
Sigiriya are one of the most important aspects of the site, as it is among the
oldest landscaped gardens in the world. These gorgeous gardens are divided into 3 distinct but
linked forms, Cave & boulder gardens, water gardens, and terraced gardens.
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