Martyrs' Mausoleum, Yangon

Name: Martyrs' Mausoleum
Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#32 among attractions in Yangon

Historical place, Mausoleum

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The Martyrs' Mausoleum is a Mausoleum in Yangon, Myanmar, located near the northern gate of Shwedagon Pagoda. The mausoleum is dedicated to Aung San and other leaders of the pre-independence interim government, all of whom were assassinated on 19 July 1947. It is customary for high-ranking government officials to visit the mausoleum on 19 July to pay respects, and 19 July was designated as Martyrs' Day, a public holiday. ()

Local name: အာဇာနည်ဗိမာန် Coordinates: 16°48'9"N, 96°8'52"E

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Western District (Bahan)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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Martyrs' Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Kandawgyi Lake, Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, Drug Elimination Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Martyrs' Mausoleum?

Nearby attractions include Singu Min Bell, Yangon (8 min walk), Tharrawaddy Min Bell, Yangon (8 min walk), Singuttara Hill, Yangon (8 min walk), Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (10 min walk).

How to get to Martyrs' Mausoleum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Martyrs' Mausoleum:

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North Phat Mote • Lines: 11, 77 (4 min walk)
Lint lan • Lines: 11, 20, 59, 65, 75, 77, 80, 82, 85 (7 min walk)