Mingun Bell, Mandalay

Name: Mingun Bell
Address: Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

#35 among attractions in Mandalay

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The Mingun Bell is a bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. It is located approximately 11 km north of Mandalay on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history. ()

Local name: မင်းကွန်းခေါင်းလောင်းတော်ကြီး Completed: 1810 (214 years ago)Coordinates: 22°3'11"N, 96°1'4"E

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Mandalay Myanmar (Burma)

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Nearby attractions include: Mandalay Palace, Zegyo Market, Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Hsinbyume Pagoda.

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