Shwedagon Pagoda, Buddhist temple in Myanmar
The Shwedagon Pagoda is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar.
The pagoda is believed to be over 2,600 years old, making it the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.
It's considered the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar as it contains relics of the four previous Buddhas.
The pagoda is open from 4am to 10pm daily, with an entrance fee for foreigners.
The top of the stupa is encrusted with 4531 diamonds; the largest of which is a 72 carat diamond.
Location: Dagon Township
Founder: Myanmar
Architect: Hsinbyushin
Height: 112 m
Website: shwedagonpagoda.com.mm
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