Htilominlo Temple
ထီးလိုမင်းလိုဘုရား
A three-storey red-brick temple completed in 1218, its exterior retaining fine stucco carvings; one of the last large temples of the Bagan dynasty.
Htilominlo Temple stands beside the main road between Nyaung-U and Old Bagan. It was built in 1218 by King Htilominlo. According to legend, his father chose an heir among five princes by seeing which way an umbrella would fall, and it fell toward him. The temple's name is linked to this story of the umbrella, and the site is said to be where the heir was chosen. The building is about 46 metres tall and has three storeys. Its exterior retains much fine stucco carving, glazed tiles and makara (sea-monster) decoration. Each side of the ground floor houses a Buddha image, and some murals survive inside. A large souvenir market stands in front of the temple, where you can buy sand paintings and lacquerware, though you should bargain. The temple is easy to reach and is often the first stop on electric cart tours.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Upali Thein
- Ananda Temple
- Sulamani Temple
- Bagan Golden Palace
- Dhammayangyi Temple
- Shwegugyi Temple
- Thatbyinnyu Temple
- Nathlaung Kyaung Temple