Mandalay pagoda

Maha Myat Muni Pagoda info It is the most revered Buddha image in Mandalay. It is also known as the Maha Myat Muni (မဟာမုနိဘုရားကြီး), or Phaya Gyi. It is the most ancient Buddha image in Myanmar. It was cast in the life-span of Lord Buddha in the seated posture of relaxed deportment, namely Bu...

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Mandalay Fascinating Facts Mandalay is the last royal capital of Myanmar, founded in 1857 by King Mindon based on a dream. The British conquered Mandalay in 1885, marking the end of monarchy in Myanmar. Mandalay is the country’s cultural capital. With its amazing wooden palace and pagoda-studded Mandalay Hill, the city will awe you. Mandalay is also an important religious centre of the country, housing around 700 Buddhist pagodas. Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar, was established…

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Werawsana Jade Pagoda, Amarapura, Mandalay region, Myanmar

Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Burma, that contains the world's largest book. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon.