Sigiriya

Sigiriya
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Sigiriya or "Lion Mountain" is a unique mountain that is located in the center of the island of Sri Lanka amidst an emerald sea of vegetation. The rocky plateau was formed from the petrified lava of a long-dormant volcano, rises high above the lowlands and is visible for several kilometers in all directions. A palace was built at its highest point in the 5th century AD. Now this landmark is on the UNESCO World Organization's lists and is considered the eighth wonder of the world. Parks and gardens, canals and fountains, as well as a moat with crocodiles were built around the mountain.
According to legend, King Datusena's eldest son Kasapa was supposed to take the throne after his father, but the king decided to appoint Mogallan's youngest son as heir. The thirst for power won, and Kasapa imprisoned his father, and then killed him altogether. Moghallan, seeing all the terrible deeds of his brother, temporarily left the country for neighboring India. Fearing that Mogallan would seek revenge, Kasapa built an impregnable palace on top of Sigiriya. The path to which was cut into the rock for the difficulty of climbing. It remains a mystery how the king himself came down.
The path to this unusual palace, which, unfortunately, has been destroyed, lies along a vertical staircase to the top. Tourists will have to overcome 1222 steps. But the views that open up to them from the top will reward everyone for their hard journey. It is worth taking plenty of water and hats with you. It is very hot on the way and often there is not even a breeze.
In the middle of the way, you can see a cave with frescoes of naked dancers – the most beloved theme of Sigiriya painting. These frescoes are well preserved, despite the fact that they are 1,500 years old. Previously, there were about 500 of them, but only 18 remained until our time. This happened because after King Kasapa, a Buddhist temple was founded in Sigiriya. The monks removed most of the frescoes so that the images of naked girls would not distract them from concentration and meditation.
There is one "transfer point" at the ascent, with those famous lion paws. According to legend, the path to the top used to pass through the open mouth of a lion. But his head has not been preserved to this day. But the huge paws are amazing. It's amazing how they created it in ancient times.
Many end their journey near these paws, but do not stop there. For the sake of a panoramic view of the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka, you need to climb to a height of 370 meters.
Sigiriya is the main attraction of the island. As they say, not visiting Sigiriya is like being in Moscow and not seeing Red Square. A flexible combo can suit variety seekers: claim 30 free spins from a casino tier like €390, then use a sportsbook match up to €100 for weekend fixtures. Put the 1xbet app promo code in the middle of registration so both sections show active offers. Casino rules might demand x35 wagering, while sports bonuses may require 3-leg accumulators at 1.40+. Split your bankroll (for example, €20 for slots and €20 for sports) so you don’t overextend in either mode.