Botataung Pagoda - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Botataung Pagoda

The Botataung Pagoda was built some 2,500 years ago by the Mon people. The 40-meter high golden pagoda enshrines a sacred hair relic of the Buddha. The pagoda was destroyed during the Second World War by an airforce bombing mission. Rebuilding started in 1948 following the original design.

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Attractions Near Botataung Pagoda

The Secretariat

The Secretariat

0.92km from Botataung Pagoda

The Victorian-style building is made from red and yellow brick and constructed in a U-shape. This is the spot where Aung San and six cabinet ministers were assassinated by a gang of armed paramilitaries.

St. Mary's Cathedral Yangon

St. Mary's Cathedral Yangon

1.35km from Botataung Pagoda

It is the largest cathedral in Burma and was designed by Dutch architect Joseph Cuypers, son of Pierre Cuypers.

Mahabandula Park

Mahabandula Park

1.42km from Botataung Pagoda

The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden is a public park, located in downtown Yangon. The park is named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War.

Sule Pagoda

Sule Pagoda

1.55km from Botataung Pagoda

The Sule Pagoda is located in the center of downtown Yangon and is part of the city’s economic and public life.

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue

2.02km from Botataung Pagoda

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue is the last remaining Jewish house of worship in Downtown Yangon and Burma's only synagogue.

Sri Kaali Amman Tamil Temple

Sri Kaali Amman Tamil Temple

2.11km from Botataung Pagoda

This temple is famous for its colorful architecture and carved roofs that depict portraits and images of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Shri Kali Temple was constructed in 1871 with amazing architecture.

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