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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.
Address : Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

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Attractions Near Botataung Pagoda

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The SecretariatThe 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.
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St. Mary's Cathedral YangonIt is the largest cathedral in Burma and was designed by Dutch architect Joseph Cuypers, son of Pierre Cuypers.
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Mahabandula ParkThe 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.
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Sule PagodaThe Sule Pagoda is located in the center of downtown Yangon and is part of the city’s economic and public life.
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Musmeah Yeshua SynagogueMusmeah Yeshua Synagogue is the last remaining Jewish house of worship in Downtown Yangon and Burma's only synagogue.
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Sri Kaali Amman Tamil TempleThis 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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