Lemyethna Temple, Bagan

Name: Lemyethna Temple
Address: Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

#4 among attractions in Bagan

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Lemyethna Temple, also known as Lemyethna Pagoda or the Temple of the Four Faces, is 13th-century Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. Built in 1222 by the Pagan Empire, the temple remains in regular use. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°9'37"N, 94°54'6"E

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Lemyethna Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ananda Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Sulamani Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda.

2.3 miW
Grand 12th-century Buddhist temple
Ananda Temple, Bagan
59 min walk • The Ananda Temple, often hailed as the "Westminster Abbey of Burma," stands majestically in the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar. This architectural masterpiece is not only a significant spiritual site but also a testament to the Bagan Dynasty's golden age.
2.6 miW
Temple, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan
68 min walk • The Shwegugyi Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as Monument #1589 in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1.4 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sulamani Temple, Bagan
35 min walk • The Sulamani Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Minnanthu in Burma. The temple is one of the most-frequently visited in Bagan. It was built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu, and is similar to the Thatbyinnyu Temple in design.
2.3 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
59 min walk • The Shwesandaw Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan, Myanmar. It is the tallest pagoda in Bagan, and contains a series of five terraces, topped with a cylindrical stupa, which has a bejewelled umbrella.
1.7 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Alodawpyi Pagoda, Bagan
44 min walk • The Alo-daw Pyi Pagoda, also known as the Alodawpyi Pagoda or Alodawpyay Pagoda, is a Buddhist temple in Bagan, Bago Region, Myanmar. Built in the early 12th century, the temple is notable for its old structure and a number of fresco paintings.
2.5 miW
City gate
Tharabha Gate, Bagan
65 min walk • The Tharabha Gate is the only surviving gate of Bagan. The gate is located to the east of the old city. Although the Burmese chronicles assert that the city of Bagan was fortified in 849 CE, radiocarbon dating of evidence dates the foundation of the main walls to c. 1020 CE.
1.9 miNW
Red-brick Buddhist temple built in 1211
Htilominlo Temple, Bagan
50 min walk • Htilominlo Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, in Burma/Myanmar, built during the reign of King Htilominlo, 1211–1231. The temple is three stories tall, with a height of 46 metres, and built with red brick. It is also known for its elaborate plaster moldings.
1.6 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Dhammayazika Pagoda, Bagan
41 min walk • The Dhammayazika Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Pwasaw in Myanmar. It was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. The pagoda is circular in design, and is made of brick. Its three terraces contain terra cotta tiles illustrating scenes from the Jataka.
2.1 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Upali Ordination Hall, Bagan
54 min walk • Upāli Ordination Hall is a Buddhist ordination hall located midway between Bagan and Nyaung U in Myanmar. The ordination hall is known for its well-preserved Konbaung Dynasty interior frescoes.
2.6 miW
Imposing Buddhist temple, 60 m. tall
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan
66 min walk • The Thatbyinnyu Temple is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is recognized as a monument in the Bagan Archeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.4 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Lokatheikpan Temple, Bagan
61 min walk • Lokahteikpan is a Buddhist temple in Bagan, Burma, founded c. 1125. This temple is known for its frescos, which contain painted inscriptions that are among the oldest documents in the Old Burmese language.