Sanchi, Buddhist complex in India
Sanchi, also written Sanci, is a Buddhist complex, located in Sanchi Town, India. It's famous for its Great Stupa.
Commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Asoka, Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments.
The site is embellished with ornamental gateways and railings depicting scenes from the life of Gautama Buddha.
Sanchi is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and entry is free on Fridays.
Sanchi is unique for having the most perfectly preserved stupas anywhere in the world.
Location: Raisen district
Architectural style: Buddhist architecture
Diameter: 36.6 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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