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Attractions in Mandalay
Fort Mandalay
Today the grounds of the ancient royal palace, surrounded by a
wall and a ditch, serve the Burmese military as a garrison
accommodating about 10,000 soldiers. Visits of the area are only
possible with a special permit.
Shwe Nandaw Kyaung Temple Grounds
These temple grounds outside the northwestern corner of the ancient
royal palaces are presently the most important attraction in the
town of Mandalay. Their prominent structure is a building, which
in 1880 has been moved from the ancient royal palace area, after
King Mindon had died inside it, which was taken as a bad
omen. In 1880 the building was turned into a monastery, which
hasn't changed until today. It is the only structure remaining
from the ancient royal palace, as it has not been a target of
the bombardments of the allies in World War II. It consists mostly
of teak wood, is richly ornamented with carvings and hints
at the grandeur of the ancient royal palace.
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