27 November, 2016
There are many places of historical value in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is one of them. Sigiriya is considered one of the wonders in the world. Sigiriya is a rock fortress built by one of our Sinhalese kings, Kashyapa. It is situated in the Matale district. Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. Hundreds of foreign tourists visit this place everyday. It has become a popular place among locals too. We can also see the inscriptions on the mirror wall. These verses have been written on the wall by visitors in ancient times.
Tharushi Natasha Fernando,
Grade 8,
St. Lawrence Convent,
Colombo – 6.