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Ananda Temple, Buddhist temple in Myanmar
The Ananda Temple is a large and well-preserved temple located in Bagan, Myanmar.
Built in 1105 AD during the reign of King Kyanzittha, it's one of the surviving masterpieces of the Mon architecture.
The temple houses four standing Buddhas, each one facing a cardinal direction, representing the four previous Buddhas who have attained Nirvana.
The temple is open daily from sunrise to sunset and admission is free.
Ananda Temple is known as the 'Westminster Abbey of Burma' due to its architectural resemblance to the Gothic church.
Inception: 1091
Source: Wikimedia
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