Visiting the pagodas
Luang Prabang is an exceptional town simply because of the concentration of so many temples in such a small area.
Even though it was almost completely destroyed at the end of the XIXth century, it was rebuilt identically and today, represents a rare heritage in S.E. Asia.
You can see in the article on architecture, a specific part of which is devoted to religion, where all the details of these buildings are given, as well as on the site Oriental Architecture which we used as a basis for our work.
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Wat Xieng ThongThe Wat Xieng Thong, "monastery of the golden city", is the religious emblem of Luang Prabang and one of the highest symbols of Buddhism in Laos (...) -
Phousi Mountain & That ChomsiBuilt in 1804 during the reign of King Anourouth and ideally located at the top of Mount Phousi (in the heart of the town), Wat That Chomsi has (...) -
Wat Phon PhaoAbout 2 miles from Luang Prabang, upstream from the Nam Khan river, you can find the Wat Phon Phau on top of a small hill which is looked after (...) -
Vat Mai SuwannaphumahamThe Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham or Wat Mai (New Monastery) is one of the biggest and most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. Its central position (...) -
Wat Visoun (Visounnalat)Built in 1512 or 1513, rebuilt in 1896-98 Wat Visounnalat was originally built during the reign of King Wisunarat (or Vixoun, 1501-1520) in 1513 (...) -
Wat Sene Souk HaramWat Sene Souk Haram or literally "Temple of a 100 000 treasures" is one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang, singular by its restored (...) -
Wat Long KhunWat Long Khun (or Long Khoun), the Monastary of the Happy or Blessed Song (Monastère du Chant Bienheureux) sometimes also is called the Monastery (...) -
Wat Ho XiengThis temple was called on to honour a ceremony which took place in 1548 and was presided by King Setthathirat. Carrying the same name as the Ban (...) -
Wat ThatThis temple and its garden are surely the most beautiful in Luang Prabang. It is the centre for numerous festivities in honour of Buddha, where (...) -
Wat Xieng MouaneThis temple, situated in the centre of town, is very peaceful. You can admire the numerous decorative pieces of work, especially the paintings, (...)
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