Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan

Name: Shwesandaw Pagoda
Address: Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

#5 among attractions in Bagan

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Top attraction, Historical place

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The Shwesandaw Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan, Myanmar. It is the tallest pagoda in Bagan, and contains a series of five terraces, topped with a cylindrical stupa, which has a bejewelled umbrella. The pagoda was built by King Anawrahta in 1057, and once contained terra cotta tiles depicting scenes from the Jataka. Enshrined within the pagoda are sacred hairs of Gautama Buddha, which were obtained from Thaton. ()

Local name: ရွှေဆံတော်စေတီ Completed: 1057 (967 years ago)Coordinates: 21°9'49"N, 94°51'58"E

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Shwesandaw Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ananda Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Sulamani Temple, Alodawpyi Pagoda.

0.5 miN
Grand 12th-century Buddhist temple
Ananda Temple, Bagan
13 min walk • The Ananda Temple, often hailed as the "Westminster Abbey of Burma," stands majestically in the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar. This architectural masterpiece is not only a significant spiritual site but also a testament to the Bagan Dynasty's golden age.
0.5 miNW
Temple, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan
14 min walk • The Shwegugyi Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as Monument #1589 in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sulamani Temple, Bagan
26 min walk • The Sulamani Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Minnanthu in Burma. The temple is one of the most-frequently visited in Bagan. It was built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu, and is similar to the Thatbyinnyu Temple in design.
1.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Alodawpyi Pagoda, Bagan
36 min walk • The Alo-daw Pyi Pagoda, also known as the Alodawpyi Pagoda or Alodawpyay Pagoda, is a Buddhist temple in Bagan, Bago Region, Myanmar. Built in the early 12th century, the temple is notable for its old structure and a number of fresco paintings.
0.6 miN
City gate
Tharabha Gate, Bagan
16 min walk • The Tharabha Gate is the only surviving gate of Bagan. The gate is located to the east of the old city. Although the Burmese chronicles assert that the city of Bagan was fortified in 849 CE, radiocarbon dating of evidence dates the foundation of the main walls to c. 1020 CE.
0.6 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan
15 min walk • The Gubyaukgyi temple, located just south of Bagan, Myanmar, in Myinkaba Village, is a Buddhist temple built in 1113 AD by Prince Yazakumar, shortly after the death of his father, King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty.
1.3 miNE
Red-brick Buddhist temple built in 1211
Htilominlo Temple, Bagan
35 min walk • Htilominlo Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, in Burma/Myanmar, built during the reign of King Htilominlo, 1211–1231. The temple is three stories tall, with a height of 46 metres, and built with red brick. It is also known for its elaborate plaster moldings.
0.8 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Manuha Temple, Bagan
22 min walk • Manuha Temple is a Buddhist temple built in Myinkaba, by captive Mon King Manuha in 1067, according to King Manuha's inscriptions. It is a rectangular building of two storeys. The building contains three images of seated Buddhas and an image of Buddha entering Nirvana. Manuha Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bagan.
0.7 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan
20 min walk • The Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. It was built during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modelled after the Mahabodhi Temple of Bihar, India.
0.6 miW
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Sacred and religious sites
Mingalazedi Pagoda, Bagan
15 min walk • Mingalazedi Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Bagan, Burma. Construction started in 1274 during the reign of King Narathihapate. The pagoda is one of few temples in Bagan with a full set of glazed terra cotta tiles depicting the Jataka.
0.8 miNW
Ornate, 12th-century Buddhist temple
Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan
20 min walk • The Gawdawpalin Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Construction of the pagoda began in 1203 during the reign of Sithu I and completed on 26 March 1227 during the reign of Htilominlo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Shwesandaw Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Shwe San Daw Pagoda, Bagan (1 min walk), Lokatheikpan Temple, Bagan (3 min walk), Lokahteikpan Temple, Bagan (3 min walk), Arimaddana, Bagan (6 min walk).