Atumashi Monastery
အတုမရှိကျောင်း
Its name means “Incomparable Monastery.” This grey-white building with five tiers of stepped roofs was built in 1857, burned in 1890 and rebuilt in the 1990s.
Atumashi Monastery was built by King Mindon in 1857, and its name means “incomparable.” It was originally a teak structure and housed a Buddha statue set with a large diamond in its forehead. After the British occupation, the diamond disappeared, and the building was destroyed by fire in 1890. It was rebuilt in brick and stone in 1996 to match the original design. It is known for its five tiers of stacked roofs and tall platform, and its interior is open and lofty. It stands next to the Golden Palace Monastery, so the two can be visited together on the same ticket.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Sandamuni Pagoda
- Kuthodaw Pagoda
- Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (Mandalay)
- Mandalay Hill
- Mandalay Palace
- Mandalay Marionettes Theatre
- Zegyo Market