Mingalazedi Pagoda
မင်္ဂလာစေတီ
Completed in 1274, this is the last major pagoda of the Bagan dynasty, and glazed tiles depicting Jataka tales were once set into its terrace steps.
Mingalazedi Pagoda lies about 1 km south of Old Bagan, near the Irrawaddy River. King Narathihapate completed it in 1274. It was the last major pagoda the Bagan dynasty built before the Mongol invasion, and is considered the culmination of Bagan's pagoda architecture. The bell-shaped stupa rises from a three-tiered square base with small stupas at the four corners. Hundreds of glazed tiles depicting Jataka tales were once set into the base, and some have survived to this day. The pagoda's proportions are harmonious, making it a favorite foreground for photographers shooting the riverside stupas. Climbing is now prohibited; visitors can only walk around the pagoda compound. It can be combined with Lawkananda Pagoda and Manuha Temple along the same route.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Gubyaukgyi Temple & Myazedi Inscription (Myinkaba)
- Bagan Archaeological Museum
- Mimalaung Kyaung
- Pahtothamya Temple
- Manuha Temple
- Shwesandaw Pagoda & Sunrise Viewpoints
- Gawdawpalin Temple
- Tharabha Gate