Sigirya (Lion's Rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace situated in Sri Lanka's central Matale District. Climb to the top of the "Rock Fortress in the Sky" built in the 5th Century A.D. by the parricide King Kashyapa. The archeological findings bear testimony to well developed urban planning, architecture, gardening, engineering, hydraulic technology and art. The ancient frescoes - "The Celestial Ladies" of Sigiriya, the Mirror Wall and the Lion's Stairway bear testimony to the splendour of a bygone era. Sigiriya has been declared one of the seven World Heritage sites of Sri Lanka by UNESCO.