Lion Rock

Lion Rock is a peak in Sigiriya, Dambulla, Central Province and has an elevation of 363 metres. Lion Rock is situated nearby to the village Ehalagala, as well as near Kibissa.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sigiriya and Pidurangala Vihara.

Sigiriya is a city in the Central District of Sri Lanka. The "Ancient City of Sigiriya" is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated on Pidurangala Rock in Matale District, Sri Lanka. The rock is located about 1 km north of the more visited Sigiriya rock.

Peak

Pidurangala Rock is a rocky outcrop located in central Sri Lanka, in the Matale District, about 1 km north of the more well-known Sigiriya rock.

Type: Peak with an elevation of 363 metres
Also known as: “Sigiriya”
Category: landform
Location: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

7.9567° or 7° 57′ 24″ north

Longitude

80.7599° or 80° 45′ 36″ east

Elevation

363 metres (1,191 feet)

Open location code

6MV2XQ45+MX

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=peak

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