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This pagoda was founded in 1565 by Setthathirath, when he made Vientiane the country's capital. From then on it served as a royal chapel. The original sanctuary was destroyed by the Siamese in 1827, so the sim you see today is a reconstruction dating from the Protectorate period (1942). Now deconsecrated, its modern purpose is as a museum of religious art. In particular, it displays some superb 17C bronze Buddhas considered some of the most remarkable examples of religious statuary.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide154 m - Angle Th. Setthathirath et Th. Lan Xang, Vientiane
- The Green Guide196 m - Angle Th. Setthathirath et Th. Chantakhoumane, Vientiane
- The Green Guide466 m - Rond-point entre Th. Chanthakhoumane et Th. Bartholonie, Vientiane
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Where to sleepnearby
- From $21Central Vienna Hotel466 m - Samsenthai Road, Unit 118, Sieng Ngeum Village, 01000 Vientiane
- From $49ibis Vientiane Nam Phu489 m - Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung,Chantabury District, 01000 Vientiane
- From $24Lanexang Princess Hotel555 m - 27 Ban Hatsadi Tay, Chantabury, Opposite Talat Sao (Morning Market ), 01000 Vientiane
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