Experts' Choice Award Shwenandaw Monastery
4 expert reviews
“A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's "At its inception, the building was more regal than it is today because gold plating and the exterior glass mosaics are now gone, but the interior remains in quite good shape." Full review
Lonely Planet "This fine teak monastery-temple is noted for its carvings, particularly the interior gilded scenes from the Jataka (past-life stories of the Buddha)." Full review
The Telegraph "This is the only surviving structure from Mandalay’s Royal Palace. King Mindon originally used the building as his personal apartment and died here in 1878. His son, worried that his..." Full review
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