historic site · Sigiriya

A gallery wall of once highly polished plaster on the side of Sigiriya Rock, covered in more than 680 verses scratched by visitors between the 8th and 10th centuries. It is the oldest surviving body of Sinhala poetry.

Best time to visit

Any time during the climb

Typical visit duration

10 minutes

Tips

Included in the Sigiriya ticket. Do not touch or write on the wall; adding graffiti is banned.