Ratanabon Pagoda
The Ratanabon Pagoda was built by Minkhamaung and his chief queen Shin Htway in A.D 1612. The main edifice is circular at the base,…
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Mon Cultural Museum
The is a two storey building dedicated to the Mon history of the region. The exhibits are displayed downstairs while reading rooms are upstairs.…
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The essential building for Buddhist Order is no doubt that of Sima or Ordination Hall. It is one of the Simas built by King…
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The Shwe Chet Thoe Pagoda was built by king Alaung Hpaya. The site of the pagoda was where U Aung Zeyar (the King) was…
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The Kabar Aye Pagoda is located on Kabar Aye Road, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The name “Kaba Aye” in Myanmar means “World Peace” to…
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The Kyauktawgyi Pagoda is located near the southern entry to Mandalay Hill. Kyauktawgyi meaning the Great Marble Buddha Image in Myanmar. The Kyauktawgyi Pagoda…
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The Leaning Tower of Inwa is 27 meter (90 feet) high masonry Watch Tower, the Nan Myint. It is that remains of the palace…
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The Htilominlo Temple is situated in Nyaung U and Wetkyi-In Region of Bagan. The temple is about 1.5 km northeast of Bagan. This large…
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MYANMAR SUBDIVISIONS Myanmar is divided into seven states and seven divisions. The divisions are predominantly Bamar. The states, in essence, are divisions which are…
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MYANMAR NATIONAL FLAG The Myanmar flag was accredited on March 2 nd , 1974. The flag of Myanmar is rectangular in shape and the…
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The Pindaya Caves, located next to the town of Pindaya ,Shan State, Myanmar (formerly Burma) are a Buddhist pilgrimage site and a tourist attraction…
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The Sakkyar Man Aung Pagoda was buit by King Sri Suddhamma Raja in A.D 1693. It is located in the south of Yadanar Man…
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