Shwedagon pagoda

 

The Shwedagon is visible from just about any point in the city. It is 321 feet tall and sits on top of a small hill. Its age is something in the range of 2500 years.

 

 

 

It is so large that it is hard to judge its size

 

 

 

The south entrance

 

 

 

Inside, there are altars everywhere

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some worshipers stay frozen in position for hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A typical night of devout worship in a very special place.

 

 

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