Mingun Bell, Bronze bell in Mingun, Myanmar
The Mingun Bell weighs 90 tons and measures 3.7 meters in height with a diameter of 4.95 meters at its outer rim.
King Bodawpaya ordered the construction of this bronze bell in 1808, and workers completed the casting process by 1810 near the Irrawaddy River.
The bell surface displays inscriptions in Burmese containing its weight measurement of 55,555 viss and specific mnemonic phrases relevant to Myanmar traditions.
Visitors can reach the bell site by taking a one-hour boat ride from Mandalay along the Irrawaddy River to the village of Mingun.
The bell produces sound when struck on its outer edge instead of using a traditional clapper mechanism, preserving its structural integrity over centuries.
Location: Mingun
Inception: 1810
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 22.05297,96.01778
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:13
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