Amarapura Palace

Amarapura Palace is a royal palace ruin in Myanmar where only the foundations and brick terraces remain visible today. The layout of these structures shows where the main buildings once stood and how the complex was divided into different sections.

The palace was built in the late 1700s and served as the royal residence until 1857 when King Mindon moved the capital to Mandalay. After this relocation, the site was gradually abandoned.

The palace grounds served as the center of royal ceremonies, with different sections designed for specific functions within the royal household. The layout shows how the court was organized and how people moved through spaces for official duties.

The site is easy to walk around and the remaining structures are visible from the ground level. It is best to visit early in the day to avoid the heat and see the ruins clearly.

Much of the original building material was taken away after the capital moved and used to construct new structures in Mandalay. This is why so little of the former palace remains at the site today.

GPS coordinates: 21.89355,96.05078

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44