A place that stays
with you.
Climb Yapahuwa’s monumental stone stairway to a short-lived medieval royal capital built around a dramatic granite rock. Ornate carvings, defensive walls and summit views make it one of Sri Lanka’s most rewarding lesser-visited heritage sites.
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Ornate stone stairway\nMedieval royal capital\nRock fortress ruins\nSummit views
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