Sigiriya the “Lion Rock” was built by the legendry King Kasyapa during his reign 477-495 A.C. After passing through the remains of the beautiful water gardens at the foot of the rock, your ascent to the summit will reveal; The Mirror wall possessing 700 Sinhala verses written by the visitors from the 5th to the 13th century, and the exquisite rock paintings of the “Cloud Damsels”.