The Legs of the Lion

The name Sigiriya means rock Lion. To symbolize this, toward the top where the ancient capital of Sri Lanka was built, there is a gate called the Lion's Gate. The gate consists of two stunning lion paws, marking the beginning on the old road and the start of the climb. Before that, there are metal stairs to climb that have been installed next to the rock. After the stairs, the road becomes the real road, which all officers used to pass through. The rock is flattened in front of the entrance, and there are some remains of buildings, which was probably a type of checkpoint. When you get to this point,

Not to difficult to climb! Take your time, beautiful.