Mingun Bell, Bronze bell in Mingun, Myanmar
The Mingun Bell is a massive bronze bell located in a riverside village on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar. It measures about 3.7 meters in height with a diameter of nearly 5 meters, making it one of the world's largest bells.
King Bodawpaya commissioned the bell in 1808, and workers completed the casting process by 1810 near the Irrawaddy River. The bell has remained at this riverside location for over two centuries since its creation.
The bell displays inscriptions in Burmese that reflect the spiritual and practical significance of the object in local Buddhist traditions. Visitors can see these carved details directly and understand how the community valued this bronze work.
The site is reached by taking a one-hour boat ride from Mandalay downstream along the Irrawaddy to the village of Mingun. Check weather conditions before your visit, as river conditions can change depending on the season.
The bell produces sound when struck on its outer edge rather than using a traditional internal clapper. This unusual design helped preserve its structural integrity throughout the centuries.
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