Shwezigon Pagoda
Built by King Anawarahta, founder of the first Myanmar Empire, and finished by King Kyansitthar in A.D 1084; the Shwezigon was held in special reverence by successive kings and became the prototype for later Myanmar pagodas.
Ananda Temple
One of the finest largest and best preserved of the Bagan temples. Built in 1091 by Kyansitthar, the temple is said to represent the endless wisdom of the Buddha. The central square has sides of 53 meters (175 feet) and rises in terraces to a hti 51 meters (168 feet) above the ground. In the centre of the cube were 4 standing Buddhas, each of them 9.5 meters (31 feet) high. Only those facing north and south are original, the east and west facing images are replacements for the figures destroyed by fire.
Thatbyinnyu Pagoda
Located just inside the southeastern corner of the old city wall and tallest temple at almost 200 ft. In a monastery compound slightly southwest of the temple there are stone supports which one held the temple's huge bronze bell.
Bupaya
Situated right on the river bank of the Ayeyarwaddy, has been claimed to be the oldest in Banga, dating back to 3rd century A.D.
The shape is extraordinary being in the shape of a gourd. It was completely destroyed when it tumbled into the river in the 1975 earthquake,
but has been totally rebuilt. The Bupaya is also a favorite place to watch the sunset.
Sulamani Temple
The Sulamani Guphaya is one of Bagan's premier's temple attrations. The name itself means Crowning Jewel or Small Ruby.
It was the first and most important temple of the late period (A.D 1170-1300) of Bagan monument building.
Dhammayangyi Temple
Extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides, is Bagan's most massive shrine.
It is build in the 12th century, displays the finest brickwork in Bagan. It remains one of the most unique and intriguing constructs on the Bagan plain.
Mingalar Zedi
It was built in A.D 1277. It was completed just ten years before the kingdom's collapsed at the hands of the Mongols.
Htilominlo Temple
Built by King Nadaungm ya in A.D 1211, the 50 meters high Htilominlo is one of the largest temples of Bagan
and is noted for its fine plaster carvings. Gubyaukgyi Temple: It is noted for its wall paintings, depicting scenes from the previous lives of the Buddha.
Manuha Temple
Situated in the southern end of Myinkaba village. In A.D 1059, the captured King Manuha had built himself this two-storey square white temple
and through it conveyed a melancholy message.
Gawdawpalin Temple
It was built during the reign of Narapatisithu A.D 1174 and completed during the regin of his successor, Nadaungmya.
Mahabohdi Temple
It was erected during the reign of Nadaungmya A.D 1211, was modeled after the temple of the same name in Bodhgaya, India.
It is a 140 foot high brick and whitewashed stucco structure characterized by a large square pyramidal tower and topped by a conical spire and umbrella.
Dhammayazika Temple
It looks much like the famous Shwezigon, the Dhammayazika is unusual because it has pentagonal terraces instead of the usual square ones.
Above the 3 receding terraces, which are ornamented with glazed Jataka plaques rises a bell-shaped dome, which merges directly into a sharply tapering conical finial.
Archaeological Museum
It is now a three storey building built in an octagonal design as the base. The building is fully furnished with Myanmar handicrafts. The ground floor consists of the Main hall, Arts and crafts of Bagan Era, Languages and Literatures, Portraits of the Bagan's society and battle fields, Archaeological Designs. On the first floor, Ancient Pagoda's portraits, Ancient wall, Buddha's artistical designs, Buddha's images. On the top floor, you can see the most scenic view of Bagan and it"s prehistoric pagodas. The Bagan Archaeological Museum is one ot the most important places you should visit while you are in Bagan.
Bagan Lacquerware
Bamboo and wood that are used as frame of base in making lacquerwork are easily and cheaply available around the Bagan area. Lacquer from Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata), is applied on the frame, which is native to Southeast Asia.
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