Sigiriya Rock Fortress Audio Guide
Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and former human settlement located near Dambulla, Sri Lanka. This prominent tourist attraction is renowned for its historical and archaeological significance.
What you will hear
The Royal Water Gardens
Covers the 'Must-See' Water Gardens, focusing on ancient hydraulic engineering and symmetry. Includes the Octagonal Pond and aerial views of the layout.
The Bathing Pools
These stone-lined pools demonstrate the exceptional craftsmanship of the 5th-century builders, featuring a complex cistern network that still allows fountains to operate today.
The Terraced Gardens
The transition area where the ascent begins in earnest. Shows the stone walls and pathways clinging to the lower slopes.
The Lower Terraces
These steep brick terraces provided level platforms for the king's guard and served a deadly defensive purpose against those attempting to scale the rock.
The Gallery of the Sigiriya Maidens
Covers the 'Must-See' frescoes. Focuses on the unique secular art style and the vibrant colors that have survived 1,500 years.
The Sigiriya Maidens
These world-renowned 5th-century frescoes depict celestial nymphs floating in the clouds and represent some of the only non-religious ancient art in Sri Lanka.
The Mirror Wall and Ancient Graffiti
Focuses on the polished masonry wall and the 1,500 poems scribbled by ancient visitors. Connects the art to historical tourism.
The Gallery Path
Follow the path alongside the Mirror Wall, a brick structure once coated in polished plaster so reflective the King could see himself while walking.
The Mirror Wall Poetry
This wall features over 1,500 ancient poems scribbled by visitors over a thousand years ago, providing a unique look into the evolution of the Sinhalese language.
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