5 Insightful Adventures to Enjoy in Sigirya: Discovering the Allure of the Town
Although it isn't exactly within the town's limits, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple is an opportunity too good to miss when you're in Sigiriya. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the complex is one of the most visited religious places in Sri Lanka, its star highlight being the giant golden Buddha statue, the largest in the country. Apart from this, you can explore the network of five temples which have been carved into a large rock, each featuring a myriad of Buddhist statues, murals, and shrines.
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