Yapahuwa

An ancient fortress and capital in the year 1301.Situated in the Kurunagala District about 90 miles from Colombo,Yapahuwa is,like the better known Sigiriya,A rock rising abruptly from its surroundings,to a height of about 300 ft.Yapahuwa is surrounded by moats and ramparts.Many traces of other ancient battle defenses may still be seen,while an ornamental stairway remains its biggest showpiece.