Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan

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

#23 among attractions in Bagan

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The Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya is a Buddhist stupa located in Nyaung-U, Myanmar. A prototype of Burmese stupas, it consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta, the founder of the Pagan Empire, in 1059–1060 and was completed in 1102, during the reign of his son King Kyansittha. Over the centuries the pagoda had been damaged by many earthquakes and other natural calamities, and has been refurbished several times. In recent renovations it has been covered by more than 30,000 copper plates. However, the lowest level terraces have remained as they were. ()

Local name: ရွှေစည်းခုံ စေတီတော် Coordinates: 21°11'43"N, 94°53'38"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Ananda Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Sulamani Temple, Lemyethna Temple.

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