These colourful murals located in the sheer rock face, depicting beautiful maidens holding flowers, used to cover the whole western wall.
This polished wall features ancient visitor inscriptions and poems that date back to the 8th century, often praising the murals and the fortress.
The grounds of Sigiriya consist of a series of water gardens, which are still functional. These include curved tanks, bathing pools, and little islands.
It has several large boulders connected by winding pathways. The garden extends from the northern slopes to the southern slopes at the foot of the Rock.
These form a series of terraces from the pathways of the Boulder Gardens to the Rock’s entrance. Bricks and limestone make up the garden construction.
The museum’s exhibits include excavated artifacts and replicas of parts of the Rock. Its atrium frames the stunning view of the actual Rock.