Vat Visounarath, Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang District, Laos.
The temple complex features a main hall with European-influenced sloping roofs and houses numerous bronze and wooden Buddha statues within its walls.
Founded in 1513 by King Wisunarat, the temple was destroyed by Black Haw raiders in 1887 and reconstructed using stucco and brick materials.
The temple functions as a Museum of Religious Arts, displaying ancient Buddha statues, ordination stones, and religious artifacts from different periods.
Visitors can explore the temple grounds daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an entrance fee of 20,000 Kip per person.
The temple contains That Mak Mo, a large lotus-shaped stupa built in 1515, which stands as the only structure of its type in Laos.
Location: Luang Prabang District
GPS coordinates: 19.88699,102.13827
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:34
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