Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan

Name: Thatbyinnyu Temple
Address: Anawrahta Road, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

#17 among attractions in Bagan

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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. Completed in 1150–51 during the reign of King Sithu I, the temple reflected the Bagan period's "innovative architectural and artistic creativity" and "an expression of the self-confident Burmese spirit of nationhood." At the pinnacle height of 66 m, the five-story Thatbyinnyu is known as the tallest temple in Bagan, alongside the tallest stupa in Bagan, the 100 m Shwesandaw. ()

Local name: သဗ္ဗညုဘုရား Completed: XII centurySpire height: 217 ftCoordinates: 21°10'8"N, 94°51'47"E

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Anawrahta RoadBagan Myanmar (Burma)

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

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

~1760 ftNE
Grand 12th-century Buddhist temple
Ananda Temple, Bagan
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~760 ftN
Temple, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan
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1.2 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sulamani Temple, Bagan
31 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.
0.4 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
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~1340 ftN
City gate
Tharabha Gate, Bagan
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0.8 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan
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1.2 miNE
Red-brick Buddhist temple built in 1211
Htilominlo Temple, Bagan
32 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.
1.1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Manuha Temple, Bagan
28 min walk • Manuha Temple is a Buddhist temple built in Myinkaba, by captive Mon King Manuha in 1067, according to King Manuha's inscriptions. It is a rectangular building of two storeys. The building contains three images of seated Buddhas and an image of Buddha entering Nirvana. Manuha Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bagan.
~1820 ftNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan
9 min walk • The Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. It was built during the reign of King Htilominlo, and is modelled after the Mahabodhi Temple of Bihar, India.
0.6 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Sacred and religious sites
Mingalazedi Pagoda, Bagan
16 min walk • Mingalazedi Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Bagan, Burma. Construction started in 1274 during the reign of King Narathihapate. The pagoda is one of few temples in Bagan with a full set of glazed terra cotta tiles depicting the Jataka.
0.4 miW
Ornate, 12th-century Buddhist temple
Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan
11 min walk • The Gawdawpalin Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Construction of the pagoda began in 1203 during the reign of Sithu I and completed on 26 March 1227 during the reign of Htilominlo.

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Nearby attractions include Nathlaung Kyaung Temple, Bagan (1 min walk), Shwegugyi Temple, Bagan (4 min walk), Tharabha Gate, Bagan (7 min walk), Arimaddana, Bagan (8 min walk).