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Myanmar
/ Attractions around Mandalay / Mingun
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The giant bell of Mingun
In Mingun,
about 12 kilometers north of Mandalay, during the reign of King
Bodawpaya the construction of a 150 meters high pagoda was
started. It was meant to become the highest pagoda of the world.
But when Bodawpaya died in 1819 work on the project ceased, so
that until today the pagoda remains uncompleted. A bell
of 90 tons weight had been cast for the pagoda, which is
said to be the largest, undamaged bell of the world.
Other attractions
around Mandalay:
Amapura
Ava
Sagaing
Pyin Oo Lwin
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