Thatbyinnyu Temple
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The tallest temple in Bagan, its spire rising about 61 metres, with a white exterior and tiered square terraces that stand out in Old Bagan.
The name Thatbyinnyu means 'the Omniscient (Buddha)'. Built by King Alaungsithu around 1144, it stands about 61 metres tall, making it the tallest religious building in Bagan. It has a two-storey main structure with multiple receding terraces, and the Buddha images are enshrined on the upper level. This contrasts with the earlier single-storey Ananda Temple and marks a shift in Bagan's architectural style. The temple lies within the walls of Old Bagan, about a 10-minute walk from Ananda Temple. Beside it stands an 'accounting tower', said to have been built from one brick set aside out of every 10,000 used in the construction of the temple. The upper levels are currently closed to visitors, so you can generally only explore the ground floor and walk around the exterior. Nearby are an archaeological museum and a reconstruction of the old royal palace, which can be visited together.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nathlaung Kyaung Temple
- Shwegugyi Temple
- Pahtothamya Temple
- Tharabha Gate
- Bagan Golden Palace
- Mimalaung Kyaung
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan
- Ananda Temple