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This beautiful golden stupa is regarded as one of the most important national monuments in Laos. It is just as important as a religious site. Pha That Luang stupa is located in the capital Vientiane. If you choose accomondation in the city centre, it’s only a short bicycle ride to get to here. It’s only a 4-5 kilometer in distance from the city centre, so it’s also possible to walk. It is believed that it was missionaries from India who brought a piece of breastbone from Lord Buddha to the place where the stupa is located. It is assumed that this happened in the third century BC.
Pha That Luang looks as if it’s made of gold, but it is actually only the pinnacle that is made from pure gold. The rest is painted in a golden color. The cloister that surrounds the stupa measures 85 meters. It has small windows and Buddha images. The stupa itself has a hight of 45 meters. On each side you will see many Lao og Khmer sculptures. Each floor has different features. The base is square and represents the material world. The second floor is surrounded by 120 lotus buds. The area offers several buildings and a large reclining Buddha.
Vientiane is the capital of Laos and has been so from the 1500s when the king at that time made this city his capital and decided to built Pha That Luang as a Buddhist temple. Over the centuries, the temple has been subject to looting several times by both Burmese, Chinese and Siamese. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The stupa we can see today was reconstructed by the French sometime during the 1930s. A beautiful, peaceful place worth a visit.
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The magnificence of Pha That Luang is truly captivating. Although only the pinnacle is crafted from pure gold, the golden color that adorns the rest of the structure adds to its stunning beauty. The cloister surrounding the stupa, spanning an impressive 85 meters, features intricate details such as small windows and Buddha images, creating a serene and spiritual atmosphere.
These temples have amazing architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.
WOW 😲 those dimensions are pretty huge and impressive. No idea about this great one located in a country like Laos. Thanks for sharing your amazing photographies. I'm always learning something new by seeing these pictures.
Yes, the dimentions of the reclining Buddha is impressive, but the whole place has a peaceful atmosphere. Laos was the last country I have visited in South-East Asia. In a way I "forgot" about this country. But absolutely worth a visit.
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Thanks a lot! @chant 😃👍