John Still, an English explorer in 1907 had observed that; "The whole face of the hill appears to have been a gigantic picture gallery... the largest picture in the world perhaps".
He was referring to the world famous frescos in Sri Lankas Rock fortress Sigiriya.
Sigiriya itself is a living marvel, which some even consider as the 8th wonder of the world.
itself is a living marvel, which some even consider as the 8th wonder of the world.
The 200 metres high Sigiriya consists of an ancient castle used by King Kassapa of 4th century A.D. The Sigiriya site consists of the remains of an upper palace sited on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate, the mirror wall and last but not the least, the frescoes.
ImageIt is these frescos, which are considered as the most famous features of the Sigiriya complex. It does not only awaken the artistic sense of the visitors but also is a place, which visualizes the lost splendour and the grandeur of the ancient Sri Lankan dynasty.
