Sigiriya

Sigiriya, Central

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Matale DistrictDistrict
SigiriyaCity
In the dry-zone cultural heartland of central Sri Lanka, beside the Sigiriya rock fortress, a short drive from DambullaApprox. location
Inamaluwa, Dambulla, HabaranaNearby major areas
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1New projects

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About the neighbourhood

  • Sigiriya rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fifth-century palace ruins on the summit
  • Symmetrical water gardens, moats and ramparts at the foot of the rock
  • Lion's Paw terrace marks the entrance to the final staircase
  • Frescoes and the polished Mirror Wall along the rock face
  • Pidurangala Rock offers a well-known viewpoint back across to Sigiriya
  • Dambulla cave temples lie nearby

Sigiriya is a village in Matale District, Central Province, set around the Sigiriya rock, a granite column rising above surrounding forest and farmland. The rock carries the ruins of a fifth-century royal citadel, with moated water gardens, brick-walled terraces, the Lion's Paw entrance, and the famed Sigiriya frescoes. Pidurangala Rock stands to the north, and the cave temples of Dambulla lie a short distance to the south-west. The area is…

Sigiriya is a village in Matale District, Central Province, set around the Sigiriya rock, a granite column rising above surrounding forest and farmland. The rock carries the ruins of a fifth-century royal citadel, with moated water gardens, brick-walled terraces, the Lion's Paw entrance, and the famed Sigiriya frescoes. Pidurangala Rock stands to the north, and the cave temples of Dambulla lie a short distance to the south-west. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Header photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Known Landmarks

Sigiriya rock fortress seen across the ruined water gardens
Sigiriya rock fortress seen across the ruined water gardensPhoto: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new homes are available in Sigiriya?

LankaNewHomes currently lists 1 new project in Sigiriya: The Kingdom Residencies, Sigiriya. Each listing page has the floor plans, amenities and developer details.

What is Sigiriya known for?

Sigiriya is known for the Sigiriya rock fortress, a fifth-century royal citadel built on and around a tall granite outcrop. Visitors come for its water gardens, the Lion's Paw entrance, the rock-face frescoes and the Mirror Wall. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Is Sigiriya close to Colombo?

No. Sigiriya is in Matale District in central Sri Lanka, well inland from the capital, in the island's cultural triangle near Dambulla. Travel to Colombo is a long road journey rather than a short commute.

What types of new homes are being built in Sigiriya?

The projects listed in Sigiriya are apartments and condominiums (1 project).

Are there new apartment or condominium projects in Sigiriya?

Yes. New apartment and condominium projects listed in Sigiriya include The Kingdom Residencies, Sigiriya.

Who is building new homes in Sigiriya?

The projects listed in Sigiriya are being built by Global Housing & Real Estate. Each developer's page shows its other projects.

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