{"id":6437,"date":"2013-08-12T09:32:15","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T09:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=6437"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:06:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:06:53","slug":"shwedagon-pagoda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/myanmar\/shwedagon-pagoda\/","title":{"rendered":"Shwedagon Pagoda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Schwedgon Pagoda – the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar<\/p><\/div>\n

The Schwedgon Pagoda (\u201cPagoda\u201d meaning stupa) is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar and according to the legend, it was built about 2,500 years ago. However, archaeologists estimate the time period to be between the 6th and 10th centuries. The site is an iconic landmark and sits on top of the Singuttara Hill dominating the skyline of the city of Yangon.<\/p>\n

The Pagoda has been rebuilt a number of times due to earthquakes and the present structure dates from the rebuild under King Hsinbyushin in 1769. The fact that the padoga has withstood and endured the renovations adds to the majesty of the place. The site stands strong, steady and sacred to this day.<\/p>\n

The main Pagoda had been decorated with 8000 gold plates, 5000 diamonds and 2000 gems. Many semi precious stones were used for the same purpose. Hence, it is not surprising that the site has been plundered a number of times over the years and that the 300-year-old bell covered with jewels is now lost.<\/p>\n

This place is religiously very significant and visitors should keep in mind the cultural sensitivities during their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shwedagon Pagoda Map<\/h2>