Pagodas, Temples, Churches and many other regional buildings are important not only for their respective religions but also for the cultural level of every county. By looking up the structure of the pagodas and buildings, we can guess how advanced the technology and the development of the people at the time. Among them, Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous landmarks and a signature of the Golden Land of Myanmar. If you are Myanmar people and away from your country for some reasons, Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the remindful things of Myanmar.

The structure of Shwedagon Pagoda

The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the wonders of the world. It is not only a landmark which can be viewed from any corner of the city of Yangon but also stands in a commanding position as the beautiful beacon of Myanmar. It is a type of temple typically comprising of a tower with the multiple levels. The massive golden structure is a signature of Shwedagon Pagoda and it is surrounded by many small shrines, pagodas and buildings. The height of the Pagoda is 105m (344 ft.) from the top of “Singuttara Hill”.

History of Shwedagon Pagoda