Southeast Asia Tour 2015
Bagan | Myanmar
30 Nov 2015 | Mon
Day 12 of 46
Thatbyinnyu Temple Bagan
Thatbyinnyu Temple is one of the most impressive and awe-inspiring temples in Bagan, Myanmar. It stands tall over the ancient city at a height of 61 meters, making it the tallest temple in all of Bagan. The architectural style is unique for its time and has been described as “monumental” due to its grand scale. Built in 1144 during the reign of King Alaungsithu, Thatbyinnyu Temple was intended to be a place of worship for Buddhist monks and laypeople alike.

The central structure consists of two stories surrounded by an ornate terrace that has eight niches containing Buddha images facing each cardinal direction. Inside the building are large shrines with several statues representing different aspects of Buddhism including Maitreya, Avalokitesvara and Tara.


