Yangon: Buddhist Architecture
Places and attractions in the Buddhist architecture category
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- Buddhist architecture
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Shwedagon Pagoda
Large gilded stupa with a visitor center Shwedagon Pagoda stands as a majestic beacon in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, casting a golden glow that is visible from various parts of the city. This ancient temple, believed to be more than 2,500 years old, is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar as it...
Sule Pagoda
Golden Buddhist pagoda with statues Sule Pagoda stands as a beacon of spirituality amidst the bustling streets of Yangon, Myanmar. This ancient temple, believed to be over 2,500 years old, is a pivotal site for the local Buddhist community and a significant landmark for visitors from around the world.
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
The Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple is one of the most revered religious sites in Yangon, Myanmar. The temple is famed for its enormous reclining Buddha statue, which measures an impressive 66 meters in length. This colossal figure is housed under a large metal-roofed...
Botataung Pagoda
Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, the Botataung Pagoda stands as a revered temple and a testament to the city's rich spiritual heritage. This ancient pagoda, believed to be over 2,500 years old, is a vital place of worship and a significant historical site for...
Maha Wizaya Pagoda
The Maha Wizaya Pagoda, nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural beauty. This revered temple, completed in 1980, was constructed to honor the country's unification and the solidarity of its people.
Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple
Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, the Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple is a serene sanctuary known for its enormous seated Buddha image. The temple, a significant religious site for local Buddhists, is a popular destination for both pilgrims and tourists seeking...
Kyaikkhauk Pagoda
Kyaukkhauk Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Thanlyin Township, in southern Yangon Region, Myanmar. It is a popular tourist destination and also pilgrimage site for Buddhists. It is believed that the pagoda was built on Hlaingpotkon Hill about 2000 years ago by King Sulathrima of Thaton.
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
The International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University is on the Dhammapãla Hill, Mayangon Township, in Yangon, Myanmar. It was inaugurated on 6th waxing moon of Nadaw, 1360 ME.