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Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Elista

#2 among attractions in Elista

Top attraction, Monastery, Buddhist architecture
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Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Elista

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Local name: Золотая обитель Будды Шакьямуни Coordinates: 46°18'33"N, 44°16'17"E
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Elista Russia

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Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chess City, Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, Druzba.

  • chess city elista1.5 miSE
    City, Event space, Sport venue

    Chess City, Elista

    39 min walk • Chess City, also known as City Chess, is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Elista, the capital city of the Republic of Kalmykia, in Russia. This unique complex was constructed in 1998 to host the 33rd Chess Olympiad and has since become a focal point for...

  • burkhan bakshin altan sume elista0.6 miE
    Temple

    Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Elista

    16 min walk • The Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume is a Gelug Buddhist monastery in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of the Russian Federation. It was opened on December 27, 2005.

  • geden sheddup choikorling monastery elista1.3 miW
    Monastery

    Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, Elista

    34 min walk • Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. it was opened on 5 October 1996 in the presence of more than 30,000 people and is the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery to be built in the region since its beginning as an autonomous oblast in 1920.

  • druzba elista0.7 miW
    Park

    Druzba, Elista

    19 min walk • Druzhba Park is a park of culture and recreation in the center of Elista, the largest recreation area in the city. The park is located along Lenin Street. It begins near the building of the People's Khural of the Republic of Kalmykia and ends near...

  • dubovaa rosa elista1.1 miW
    Park

    Dubovaa rosa, Elista

    29 min walk • Oak Grove is a natural monument of regional importance. Unique forest plantations.

  • kalmyk state university elista~590 ftS
    Universities and schools

    Kalmyk State University, Elista

    3 min walk • Kalmyk State University is the oldest and largest university in Kalmykia. Since 2011 it is called Federal State Budget Educational Establishment of Higher Professional Education.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume?

Nearby attractions include Kalmyk State University, Elista (3 min walk), Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume, Elista (16 min walk), Druzba, Elista (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit kalmyk Kalmyk region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Russia.

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