Mottama, Mawlamyine

Name: Mottama
Address: Mawlamyine, Myanmar (Burma)

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Mottama is a small town in the Thaton district of Mon State, Myanmar. Located on the west bank of the Thanlwin river, on the opposite side of Mawlamyaing, Mottama was the capital of the Martaban Kingdom from 1287 to 1364, and an entrepôt of international repute until the mid-16th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 16°31'60"N, 97°36'12"E

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Mottama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzina Pagoda, Yadanabonmyint Monastery, Thanlwin Bridge.

3.5 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Sacred and religious sites, Pagoda
Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Mawlamyine
89 min walk • The Kyaikthanlan Pagoda is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar, standing at a height of 150 feet. Built in 875 AD during the reign of Mon King Mutpi Raja, the pagoda was raised from its original height of 56 feet to the present 150 feet by successive kings including Wareru, founder of the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
4.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Uzina Pagoda, Mawlamyine
115 min walk • The Uzina Pagoda, also known as the U Zina Pagaoda, is a Buddhist temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar. Built in the 19th century, the temple contains hairs allegedly from the Buddha, and contains several sculptures symbolizing scene's from the Buddha's life. The temple itself is often associated with gemstones and wish fulfillment.
3.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yadanabonmyint Monastery, Mawlamyine
91 min walk • Yadanabonmyint Monastery, also known as the Queen Seindon Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar.
1.8 miSE
Bridge
Thanlwin Bridge, Mawlamyine
46 min walk • Thanlwin Bridge was the longest bridge in Myanmar before the construction of Pakouku Bridge and connects the city of Mawlamyaing with Mottama.
5.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine
146 min walk • The Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine is an Institute of technology and engineering located in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Burma. It can graduate only Diploma of Technical.

Mottama, Mawlamyine

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Mottama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Mawlamyine

Uzina Pagoda, Mawlamyine

Yadanabonmyint Monastery, Mawlamyine

Thanlwin Bridge, Mawlamyine

Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine