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Also known as Vat Pra Mahathat and Vat Si Mahathat, this temple owes its names to the huge stupa (that) erected behind it, dating back to 1548 and with pronounced square foundations inspired by the Lan Na style in vogue in the north of Siam from the 14C-18C. The superb front section of the temple is a mix of different ornamentation techniques: gilded wood on the pediment, stencils on the pillars, and frescoes and low-reliefs on the façade, all of which combine to create a colourful and harmonious ensemble.
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- The Green Guide119 m - Th. That Luang, Vientiane
- The Green Guide1.98 Km - Th. Lan Xang, Vientiane
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- From $68Le Thatluang D'oR Boutique Hotel595 m - Ban Thatluang Neua, Saysettha District,, Vientiane
- From $36Excellency Apartment1.19 Km - Avenue Kaysone Phomvihane Ban Phonphanao, 85621 Vientiane
- From $55Phasouk Vien Chantra Hotel1.6 Km - No.394 Sibounhueng village unit 25, Chanthabouly district, 01000 Vientiane
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