Shwedagon Pagoda
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most prominent place of worship in Myanmar. As the highest building in the capital Yangon, the 112 meter high stupa is enthroned on Singuttara Hill. The area covers 60,000 m² and the earliest archaeological evidence can be dated back to the 15th century.
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Shwedagon Pagoda
story by Felicitas Diecke.Located in the center of Myanmar's capital Yangon, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the religious center of the country. For the Burmese, however, the pagoda is also a place of exchange, of practicing pre-Buddhist traditions, and the scene of nation-defining events. Not only has the significance of the pagoda evolved, but time has left its mark on an area that has been shaped by numerous changes and influences. The pagoda's present appearance offers a unique view of Myanmar's history and culture.