Shwezigon Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Nyaung-U, Myanmar
The Shwezigon Pagoda features a central gold stupa rising from three square terraces with an octagonal platform supporting the main bell-shaped structure.
Construction of this religious monument started in 1059 under King Anawrahta's reign and reached completion in 1102 during the rule of his son, King Kyansittha.
The terraces display 550 glazed terra-cotta plaques illustrating Jataka tales, which narrate stories from the previous lives of Buddha.
Visitors access the pagoda through a 100-meter corridor with handicraft vendors, and must remove their shoes before entering the sacred grounds.
Four large bronze Buddha statues, measuring 12 to 13 feet in height, stand at cardinal points around the central stupa structure.
Location: Nyaung-U
GPS coordinates: 21.19028,94.89472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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